Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure describes a method executed by a processor. The method includes receiving a signal associated with a process system transitioning from a reduced energy mode to an active mode. The process system includes devices configured to operate based on data acquired by sensors. The method includes determining a difference between a set of actual data acquired by the sensors and a desired operating parameter of the process system. The method includes reducing the difference using a control algorithm based at least in part on a preload value (e.g., a predetermined value representative of data acquired by the sensors) retrieved from a memory device. The method includes determining a set of control signals based in part on the reduced difference and transmitting the set of control signals to the devices, thereby driving a current operating parameter of the process system toward the desired operating parameter.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and software for presenting predefined subset of parameters for an industrial control device are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a method comprises displaying a plurality of industrial application options, wherein each industrial application option of the industrial application options corresponds to a respective type of industrial application for which an industrial control device may be purposed. The method further comprises receiving a selection of one of the plurality of industrial application options.

Abstract: A hybrid transmitter driver works in a first operation mode or a second operation mode and includes an operational amplifier, a pre-driver, a first multiplexer, a second multiplexer and an output stage driver. After receiving a signal from the first signal generator, the operational amplifier outputs a first driving signal and a third driving signal. After receiving a signal from the second signal generator, the pre-driver outputs a second driving signal and a fourth driving signal. In the first operation mode, the first multiplexer outputs the second driving signal and the second multiplexer outputs the fourth driving signal to make the output stage driver output a first transmission signal. In the second operation mode, the first multiplexer outputs the first driving signal and the second multiplexer outputs the third driving signal to make the output stage driver output a second transmission signal.

Abstract: A bandgap reference circuit including a clamp circuit is provided. The bandgap reference circuit performs the calibration only for one time in a normal mode to store a control code of a reference generator of the clamp circuit. In a suspend mode, the control code is used for controlling the reference generator to cause the clamp circuit to provide a desired source voltage, and a bandgap reference voltage source is shut down to reduce the power consumption.

Abstract: A bandgap reference circuit including a clamp circuit is provided. The bandgap reference circuit performs the calibration only for one time in a normal mode to store a control code of a reference generator of the clamp circuit. In a suspend mode, the control code is used for controlling the reference generator to cause the clamp circuit to provide a desired source voltage, and a bandgap reference voltage source is shut down to reduce the power consumption.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of antennas that may be configured to be low profile, omnidirectional, ceiling mountable, and/or multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO). In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna generally includes first and second radiators and a ground plane. First and second edge portions of the ground plane may configured to be operable for reducing null at azimuth plane to thereby allow the antenna to have more omnidirectional radiation patterns for the azimuth plane. The antenna may be configured to have an asymmetrical perpendicular dipole configuration. A neutral line may be spaced apart from and proximity coupled to the ground plane. The ground plane may comprise first and second ground plane extension arms and/or a slant cutout defined between spaced-apart first and second lower portions of the ground plane. The ground plane may include a bridge portion extending between the spaced-apart first and second lower portions of the ground plane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a voltage scaling-up circuit which comprises a charge pump circuit and a multiplexer circuit. The charge pump circuit which includes at least one pumping switch, and is configured to operably periodically converts an input voltage to a pumped voltage onto a pump output node through the at least one pumping switch by charging and pumping, such that the pumped voltage has a scaling factor over the input voltage, wherein the at least one pumping switch has a bulk. The multiplexer circuit senses a predetermined voltage and the pumped voltage and selects one of the predetermined voltage and the pumped voltage which has a higher magnitude as a scaled output voltage at a scaled output node; wherein the bulk of the at least one pumping switch is biased to the scaled output voltage.

Abstract: A bandgap reference circuit including a clamp circuit is provided. The bandgap reference circuit performs the calibration only for one time in a normal mode to store a control code of a reference generator of the clamp circuit. In a suspend mode, the control code is used for controlling the reference generator to cause the clamp circuit to provide a desired source voltage, and a bandgap reference voltage source is shut down to reduce the power consumption.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package with high gettering efficiency is provided. A MEMS device is arranged over a logic chip, within a cavity that is hermetically sealed. A sensing electrode is arranged within the cavity, between the MEMS device and the logic chip. The sensing electrode is electrically coupled to the logic chip and is a conductive getter material configured to remove gas molecules from the cavity. A method for manufacturing the MEMS package is also provided.

Abstract: A control module for an industrial device is provided. The control module includes a coupling feature configured to facilitate removable attachment of the control module with the industrial device and a communicative coupling feature configured to facilitate communication between the control module and the industrial device when coupled with a corresponding communicative coupling feature of the industrial device. The control module also includes a port configured to communicatively couple with a connector capable of supplying power and data communication, wherein the port is configured to receive power via the connector and exchange data with a computer via the connector.

Abstract: A driver circuit drives data to an output based on an input data signal in a transmission mode. The driver circuit includes transistors. A comparator generates a comparison output in a calibration mode based on a reference signal and a signal at the output of the driver circuit. A calibration control circuit adjusts an equivalent resistance of the transistors in the driver circuit based on the comparison output in the calibration mode. The equivalent resistance of the transistors in the driver circuit can be adjusted to support the transmission of data according to multiple different data transmission protocols using transmission links having different characteristic impedances. The equivalent resistance of the transistors in the driver circuit can also be adjusted to compensate for resistance in the package routing conductors and/or to compensate for parasitic resistance.

Abstract: A motor drive system includes a control module and a power module for generating control signals and power signals, respectively, for driving an electric motor. An add-on module or subassembly is physically positionable between the control and power modules, and communicates with the control module to allow for communication with external devices.

Abstract: A driver circuit drives data to an output based on an input data signal in a transmission mode. The driver circuit includes transistors. A comparator generates a comparison output in a calibration mode based on a reference signal and a signal at the output of the driver circuit. A calibration control circuit adjusts an equivalent resistance of the transistors in the driver circuit based on the comparison output in the calibration mode. The equivalent resistance of the transistors in the driver circuit can be adjusted to support the transmission of data according to multiple different data transmission protocols using transmission links having different characteristic impedances. The equivalent resistance of the transistors in the driver circuit can also be adjusted to compensate for resistance in the package routing conductors and/or to compensate for parasitic resistance.

Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of antenna assemblies and methods of manufacturing the same. In an exemplary embodiment, a method generally includes forming (e.g., molding, etc.) a sleeve over and/or between a first portion of a first component (e.g., a bushing, etc.) and a second portion of a second component (e.g., adaptor, etc.). The sleeve is coupled to the first and second portions of the respective first and second components. The method may also include removably attaching an antenna connector subassembly to the first component such that a printed circuit board assembly of the antenna connector subassembly is covered by the sleeve. The method may additionally include overmolding a sheath over the sleeve and one or more radiating elements of a multiband antenna assembly that includes the antenna connector subassembly, whereby the sleeve covers and protects the printed circuit board assembly during the overmolding.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure describes a method executed by a processor. The method includes receiving a signal associated with a process system transitioning from a reduced energy mode to an active mode. The process system includes devices configured to operate based on data acquired by sensors. The method includes determining a difference between a set of actual data acquired by the sensors and a desired operating parameter of the process system. The method includes reducing the difference using a control algorithm based at least in part on a preload value (e.g., a predetermined value representative of data acquired by the sensors) retrieved from a memory device. The method includes determining a set of control signals based in part on the reduced difference and transmitting the set of control signals to the devices, thereby driving a current operating parameter of the process system toward the desired operating parameter.

Abstract: A driver circuit drives data to an output based on an input data signal in a transmission mode. The driver circuit includes transistors. A comparator generates a comparison output in a calibration mode based on a reference signal and a signal at the output of the driver circuit. A calibration control circuit adjusts an equivalent resistance of the transistors in the driver circuit based on the comparison output in the calibration mode. The equivalent resistance of the transistors in the driver circuit can be adjusted to support the transmission of data according to multiple different data transmission protocols using transmission links having different characteristic impedances. The equivalent resistance of the transistors in the driver circuit can also be adjusted to compensate for resistance in the package routing conductors and/or to compensate for parasitic resistance.

Abstract: An integrated circuit having a regulator circuit capable of tracking reference voltages is provided. The integrated circuit includes shunt regulator circuitry. The shunt regulator circuitry includes a shunt regulator circuit and a voltage tracking circuit. The shunt regulator circuit has an output on which a regulated voltage is provided. The shunt regulator circuit also provides electrical current to the output when the regulated voltage is outside of a voltage range bounded by first and second reference voltages. The voltage tracking circuit may be coupled to the shunt regulator circuit. The voltage tracking circuit may generate the first and second reference voltages. In one instance, the first voltage is greater than the regulated voltage and the second voltage is less than the regulated voltage.

Abstract: A motor drive system includes a control module and a power module for generating control signals and power signals, respectively, for driving an electric motor. An add-on module or subassembly is physically positionable between the control and power modules, and communicates with the control module to allow for communication with external devices.

Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of antenna assemblies and methods of manufacturing the same. In an exemplary embodiment, a method generally includes forming (e.g., molding, etc.) a sleeve over and/or between a first portion of a first component (e.g., a bushing, etc.) and a second portion of a second component (e.g., adaptor, etc.). The sleeve is coupled to the first and second portions of the respective first and second components. The method may also include removably attaching an antenna connector subassembly to the first component such that a printed circuit board assembly of the antenna connector subassembly is covered by the sleeve. The method may additionally include overmolding a sheath over the sleeve and one or more radiating elements of a multiband antenna assembly that includes the antenna connector subassembly, whereby the sleeve covers and protects the printed circuit board assembly during the overmolding.

Abstract: An integrated circuit having a regulator circuit capable of tracking reference voltages is provided. The integrated circuit includes shunt regulator circuitry. The shunt regulator circuitry includes a shunt regulator circuit and a voltage tracking circuit. The shunt regulator circuit has an output on which a regulated voltage is provided. The shunt regulator circuit also provides electrical current to the output when the regulated voltage is outside of a voltage range bounded by first and second reference voltages. The voltage tracking circuit may be coupled to the shunt regulator circuit. The voltage tracking circuit may generate the first and second reference voltages. In one instance, the first voltage is greater than the regulated voltage and the second voltage is less than the regulated voltage.