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⚙️ What are Digital Inputs and Outputs (DIO)? Binary control for automation and industrial testing

DIOs (Digital Inputs/Outputs) are essential interfaces in automation and testing systems, allowing the reading and control of digital signals — that is, binary signals with only two possible states: on/off (1/0). They are used to interact with sensors, actuators, relays, valves, and other industrial devices. DIO boards or modules are

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What is CAN? Robust communication between industrial and embedded devices

The CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication protocol created to allow efficient and reliable data exchange between different electronic modules, especially in industrial, automotive, and embedded environments. Originally developed by Bosch, the CAN protocol has become an essential standard for applications that require safety, synchronization, and fault tolerance.

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✈️ Comparison between ARINC 429, ARINC 664 (AFDX), and MIL-STD-1553: Which protocol to use?

Communication between embedded systems in civilian and military aircraft requires reliability, determinism, and data integrity. Three of the most widely used protocols in avionics systems are: ARINC 429 – Traditional civil standard, simple and robust ARINC 664 (AFDX) – Deterministic Ethernet used in modern aircraft MIL-STD-1553 – Military protocol with

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What is Diagnosis, Repair, and Rework?

The process of diagnosis, repair, and rework is essential to ensure that non-conforming products are correctly analyzed, corrected, and returned to the production flow or discarded with traceability. This process is common in environments of electronic production, automation, embedded systems, medical devices, and technical laboratories, where precision in identifying the

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What is Test Coverage?

Test coverage is the degree to which a product, system, or process is verified by tests to ensure that all relevant requirements, functions, and components have been validated. In the industrial context, especially in the production and validation of hardware, software, or embedded systems, test coverage means measuring how much

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What is CompactRIO?

The CompactRIO (or cRIO) is a robust control and data acquisition platform developed by National Instruments (NI). It is specially designed for industrial applications that require real-time performance, modularity, and resistance to harsh environments. CompactRIO Architecture The CompactRIO system is composed of three main components: C Series ModulesThese are interchangeable

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