Factory Automation Networks

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I/O Modules

• Low Power ADCs with SPI/I2C Interfaces and Precision Amplifiers for sensing and measurement devices supporting 4-20 mA, 0-5V, 1-5V, ±5V, ±10V, and ±15V inputs
• WEBENCH Sensor Designer: Design a complete sensor path in minutes and get a prototype board of your design
• Amplifiers to drive valves, actuators or other control devices
• Temperature Sensors and Switches

Automation Control Networks

National's DP83640 precision PHYTER with IEEE 1588 PTP enables distributed control and provides high precision time synchronization. PHYTER 10/100 Ethernet single and dual PHY solutions, provide high bandwidth, and low latency over a wide range of temperatures.

Machine Vision

National’s 28-bit Channel-Link devices are the industry standard (Camera Link) for machine vision connectivity. National's cable extender signal conditioners extend cable reach over harsh industrial environments for high resolution imaging applications

Motor Control

See National's Motor Control page.

Related Sites

• Data Conversion
  • Low power MSPS ADCs & DACs
• Amplifiers
  • Precision op amps
• Thermal Management (temps sensors, temp switches, hardware monitors)
• Interface (including RS-4xx)
  • Ethernet
  • SerDes
  • LVDS/CML (including cable extenders, crosspoint switches, etc)
  • SDI & Video Timing
• Clock & Timing
• Power Management (including voltage references)

Design

FPGA-Link SerDes Module (links to Avnet website)

The DS32ELX0421/0124 Ser/Des integrates advanced signal conditioning with an FPGA friendly interface for serial links up to 3.125 Gbps. The EXP High-Performance SerDes Module allows for rapid evaluation and system development for this chipset when paired with Xilinx Spartan-3A devices.

MotionFire Motion Control Reference Design

National Semiconductor in collaboration with Arrow Electronics and Altera developed a complete FPGA-based motor control platform with industrial communication interfaces.

Reference Designs

Evaluation Boards

Application Notes

SerDes Design Guides

• LVDS Owner’s Manual
• Channel Link Design Guide (pdf 3.4 MB)
• 16-bit SerDes Design Guide (pdf 3MB)
• 18-bit SerDes Design Guide (pdf 3MB)

Explore

Videos

• Sensing Solutions in Factory Automation
• MotionFire Development Platform on PowerWise Design TV
• Synchronizing Networks with IEEE 1588 PTP
• Improving IEEE 1588 Synchronization in Standard Ethernet Networks
• Motor Control Sensing (coming soon)
• Ethernet Made Easy (coming soon)
• Video Center (browse videos)
• e-Learning at PowerWise Design University

Articles

• An Overview of High Speed Comms Over Twisted Pair Cables (connectivityZone)
• Simplifying Sensor Signal Path Design (Sensor Magazine)
• Low-Voltage Current Loop Transmitter (Signal Path Designer)
• Designing with Thermocouples (Technology Edge)
• Practical Resistance-Temperature Detector Interface Solutions (Technology Edge)
• Designing with pH Electrodes (Technology Edge)
• Designing with Electro-Chemical Sensors (Technology Edge)
• Machinery Monitoring (Signal Path Designer)
• Maximizing Signal-Path Performance (Signal Path Designer)
• Design Considerations for a Transimpedance Amplifier (Technology Edge)
• IEEE 1588 and the need for Ethernet Clock (Industrial Ethernet Book)
• Deploying Industrial Networks (Network Systems DesignLine)
• Avoid costly network downtime--use predictive cable diagnostics (Network Systems DesignLine)
• Review of LAN Topologies for industrial Ethernet (Network Systems DesignLine)

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