Patents Assigned to Rockwell Automation Asia Pacific Business Ctr. Pte.
  • Universal sink/source I/O module for industrial controller
    Patent number: 7973562
    Abstract: An I/O module for an industrial controller provides single terminal outputs that may either sink or source current. This capability is provided through the use of dedicated sourcing and sinking transistors connected to the terminal and controlled by lockout logic ensuring activation of only the appropriate transistor in the correct phasing for sinking or sourcing operation modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignees: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc., Rockwell Automation Asia Pacific Business Ctr. Pte.
    Inventors: Yanbin Zhang, Look Thong Wong, Swee Meng Seow, Eng Tiong Soh