Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2874, an IO-Link master IC, combining a power and communications interface to four remote IO-Link devices (slaves). A rugged interface and rich feature ...

In many applications, harsh ambient conditions present a significant challenge for sensor technology. In such cases, ultrasonic sensors that are largely unaffected by physical influences become ...

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has introduced the MAXREFDES177# IO-Link reference design that demonstrates the performance of the MAX22515 IO-Link transceiver and the MAX22000 software-configurable ...

An experienced circuit-design EE once clarified his view of the hierarchy of IC-vendor design support: High-performance, feature-rich ICs were good, application circuits were better, but complete ...

As a pioneer for bus-compatible position indicators for monitored size changeover, SIKO is presenting the AP05 as the most compact version in this segment, now with an integrated IO-Link interface. As ...

The unit is ODVA conformant and a Rockwell Encompass referenced product. For maximum flexibility, OEMs can cost effectively integrate IO-Link devices such as pressure and flow sensors, RFID readers, ...

IO-Link-enabled smart sensors are emerging as a leading technology for field-level applications, offering a future-proof solution that seamlessly integrates with both new and existing machine ...

Fujitsu Semiconductor Europe has launched an IO-Link starter kit, which is designed to provide developers of automation solutions a quick and easy introduction to all aspects of IO-Link as well as to ...

Presenters at MD&M West highlight the advantages of IO-Link, a manufacturer-independent digital communication protocol/interface, while introducing a software solution. Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) is a ...

Makers, developers and hobbyists building Arduino, Raspberry Pi or PC projects may be interested in a new piece of hardware which has been created to provide the ultimate IO interface for the ...

IO-Link is a powerful yet simple protocol with wide industry support. IO-Link improves digital or analog sensor interfaces, providing significantly more information, configurability, and control to ...