Brant Ivey, Microchip Technology Inc.

Create a Wireless-to-Ethernet Bridge

In many factories, there is a need for multi-function-capable, portable, and versatile handheld devices. Such handhelds should be able to report sensor data, and process set points, run rates, schedules and other operation- critical information effectively, from throughout the plant. Further, these handhelds need to display real-time data collected from the plant.