The lowest level of the control hierarchy is the control module. Control modules perform two primary functions: they provide an interface with the physical devices, and they contain basic control ...

The ignition control module is a crucial component of a vehicle's ignition system. It is a control unit responsible for regulating the ignition timing and generating sparks to ignite the fuel-air ...

If you're a control freak, late-model electronic transmissions are just what you need to modernize your classic car, and if you decide to go that route, a transmission control module is a must-have.

Programmable automation controller (PAC) modules are add-on devices that perform a specific control function in PAC systems. There are many types of PAC modules. Examples include analog I/O modules, ...

Automotive body control modules (BCMs) are present in all modern vehicles to handle comfort, security, and lighting functions (Fig. 1). They have quickly transformed over the last few years, driven by ...

What is a distributed control system (DCS)? A distributed control system (DCS) is a digital automated industrial control system (ICS) that uses geographically distributed control loops throughout a ...

FCA US LLC is recalling over 1.2 million Ram 1500 pickup trucks in the United States market. As it happens, a software issue affecting the anti-lock brake system may disable the electronic stability ...

Many Distributed Control Systems (DCS) suppliers have released a new generation of offerings in which the industrial control system is virtualized and “software-defined” to a much greater degree than ...

Atomica, a U.S.-based microfabrication foundry, today announced the launch of its MEMS Optical Control Platform, giving customers ...