Many variables There are many variables to consider when deciding between an open-loop or closed-loop heating control system for an industrial application. Both methods offer great benefits, but ...

To help reduce the challenges associated with cooling solutions, engineers can utilize closed-loop fan speed control ICs (FSC-ICs) over open-loop fan drive ICs. The small geometry IC fabrication ...

Today on Hackaday Dictionary, we’re going to talk about the two basic types of control systems: open-loop and closed-loop. We’ll describe the differences between them and explore the various ...

In today’s industrial automation applications, complex control systems replace human operators to handle different machines and processes. The term “automation” hints that the systems have to be smart ...

Today on Hackaday Dictionary, we’re going to talk about the two basic types of control systems: open-loop and closed-loop. We’ll describe the differences between them and explore the va… ...

Though simple, this “open loop” form of fan control has disadvantages. Since there is no feedback mechanism, speed accuracy depends entirely on mechanical tolerances of the fan. Although it may not ...

Festo’s latest release to its pneumatic tech line — Controlled Pneumatics — is particularly interesting considering this ongoing decision for engineers. By adding a digital closed-loop control ...