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The Basic Structure and Operation of Microcontrollers
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Understanding Hard Real-time Determinism
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Software-Based Motion Delivers Performance, Flexibility
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Why is automation desirable by most industries?
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How Microcontrollers Work
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The Difference Between a DSP Microcontroller and a Processor?
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Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)
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Hard Real Time Determinism in Plant Floor Control
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Benefits of Real Time Platforms with EtherCAT
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Industrial Automation Trends in the Industry 4.0 and IoT era
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