What is real-time control and why do you need it?
Every day, people interact with systems that assess their surroundings and act accordingly; where those systems are implementing what’s known as “real-time control.” In this article, we explain the functional blocks of a real-time control system and provide an example of a robotics application.
Why real-time control matters
Learn more about the functional blocks of a real-time control system
3 tips to optimize data reliability with sensors in real-time control systems
In this article, we take a closer look at the first functional block of real-time control systems – sensing – and discuss how to optimize data capture for real-time control systems by paying attention to certain sensor parameters.
How processing in real-time drives high-performance power systems
This article demonstrates the value of processing through the lens of high-performance power systems, and dispels misconceptions about the role of processing in real-time control systems.
How to achieve efficient, reliable and accurate actuation in real-time motor control systems
This article discusses the actuation stage of real-time control, and why it is important for reliable system output operation, using examples from motor drive-applications.
How IT/OT convergence in real-time control and communications is advancing industrial automation
This article examines the communication stage of a real-time control system, and uses Industry 4.0 as the basis of the discussion.