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OVERVIEW ACTUATORS SENSORS DISTRIBUTED I/Os

Actuators

We have a range of high-performance STM32 microcontrollers supporting advanced graphic and touch screen interfaces for displays and control purposes. In addition, we provide a complete range of motor control solutions with integrated motor drivers as well as power MOSFETs, gate drivers and DC-DC power management and conversion solutions.

IPS160 & IPS161: Top operating range & switch-off energy

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Sensors

Smart sensor nodes are key enablers of automation and smart industry applications on modern factory floors.  In the context of condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance, Smart Sensor Node is based on sensing elements, MCU or MCU SoC connectivity and transceiver and power management which requirements depend upon the application use case.

ST offers industrial MEMS for vibration and temperature monitoring, ultrasound detection and other sensing applications. They are reliable, stable and tailored for industrial equipment as they provide up to 80kHz mechanical frequency bandwidth and can operate in environments up to 105°C. ST's sensors are also low power, compact and offer high noise immunity, thus enabling best-in-class, compact and cost-effective Industry 4.0 wired and wireless sensor network solutions. Smart sensors are designed for data collection and data logging, with the purpose of enabling pre-processing and advanced algorithms such as statistics, Neural Networks, and Machine Learning algorithms.

L6364: Best flexibility & features

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Distributed I/Os

Input/Output (I/O) modules collect data from input devices including proximity, pressure, temperature sensors and push buttons, and control actuators such as valves, relays and lamps (output devices). These modules can either be added to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) control cabinet or be integrated in manufacturing equipment on the factory floor.

ST's range of Intelligent Power Switches (IPS) includes devices with embedded galvanic isolation, ensuring protection against overload and avoiding EMC Failures, as well as Current-Limited Termination (CLT) ICs, to provide a fully protected integrated interface, compliant with IEC 61131-2 specifications.

IPS8160: Most compact & highly robust

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