Ask Charlie 
Control Engineering's Ask Charlie blog covers all aspects of automation, especially discrete control, motors, drives, sensors, motion control, machine control and embedded systems. C.G. Masi answers questions from readers of Control Engineering's print and online magazines, newsletters and other publications.
Recent Posts
- How does a digital filter work?
- Is a chemistry background important for a mechatronics engineer?
- How old is the RCA connector standard?
- What is the ideal background for a mechatronics engineer?
- Why conduction cool an embedded computer?
- Can you recommend a portable instrument to measure room air pressure?
- Any problems to watch for when overdriving a motor?
- What microprocessors are favored for control applications? (Reprise again!)
- What are medium voltage drives?
- Is Eclipse similar to LabView?
Recent Comments
- Dan Blank on How old is the RCA connector standard?
- Antonio Ibarra on What is the ideal background for a mechatronics engineer?
- Will Delsman on Any problems to watch for when overdriving a motor?
- John Schott, CAP, PE on What microprocessors are favored for control applications?
- Paul J. on What do semiconductor engineers mean by “critical dimension?”
Most Commented On
- For a fail-safe 24 V dc auxilary supply, is it better to use 12 batteries of 2 V each, or two 12 V batteries? (3)
- How do I ensure timing in a microprocessor-based control system? (2)
- Is impedance matching as important when working with digital circuits as it is with analog circuits? (2)
- What can be done to monitor bridge structural condition? (2)
- Would highway automation work for a highway designated for automated cars only? (2)
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