Basics of Design Engineering List

Basics of Motion Control

Basic Types	Positioning Components
Loop Variations	Filtering
Synchronizing	Backlash Instability
Adaptive Control

Motion Controllers

Microcontrollers	Special ICs
Board Level	Dedicated Boards
Cell Controllers	Programmable Controls
Pneumatic Controls	Timers and Counters
Cable Carriers

Electrical Drives

AC Controllers	DC Controllers
Dynamic Braking	Selecting Electrical Drives
Motor Follower - Electrical Gearings

Input / Output Devices

Sensors and Transducers	Optical Shaft Encoders
Linear Encoders	Magnetic Sensing
Other Sensors	Accelerometers
Proximity Sensors	Light Sensors
Relay and Switch Technology	Switch Contacts
Mechanical Switches	Circuit Breakers
Electromechanical Relays and Contactors	Solid-State Relays
Switching Sensors	Specifications
Limit and Centrifugal Switches	Solid-State Relays and I/O
Power Semiconductors and ICs	Gate Turn-Off Switch
Power Switching	Hybrids
Power Control	Power OpAmps

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Chameleon of control: The ever-changing PLC

CNC

Motors & drive systems

Other motion

Programmable

Servo

Controllers 101 includes reference information about various motion controllers, selection criteria, and requirements for typical engineering applications.

Basics of Motion Controller

Motion Controllers

Electrical Drives

Input / Output Devices

Here are 5 recent Machine Design articles concerning motion controllers:

Sensible Sensing

Getting the most out of servocontrollers

PLC doubles as network controller

Positioning slide uses simple design for accurate movements

Setting the stage for good machine design