Data acquisition I/O modules or cards have both input and output functionality. Digital or discrete I/O modules include on-off signals used in communication, user interface, or control

Analog I/O devices process analog signals (e.g., output of transducers) and output the results in analog format

I/O Modules, cards and boards are used to accept data (input) from computers, sensors, transducers, PLCs, etc., and then distribute the data (output) to other devices in the system

Digital I/O devices process digital signals (e.g., outputs from a controller) and output the results in digital format

Programmable automation controllers (PAC) are compact industrial controllers used in applications such as data acquisition and control, machine vision control, and process control. PACs are functionally similar to programmable logic controllers (PLC), but provide the advanced software features of personal computers (PC).

Programmable automation controller (PAC) modules are add-on devices that perform a specific control function in PAC systems

IndustryPack^® modules are computer boards that interface with the IndustryPack (IP) mezzanine bus, a device used to provide input/output (I/O) capabilities in general-purpose computer systems. IndustryPack is a registered trademark of GreenSpring computers and a specification maintained by the VITA standards organization (VSO) of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI

Data acquisition input modules accept sensor and other signal output for data acquisition systems. They may include signal conditioning prior to the analog-to-digital conversion stage

Programmable automation controller (PAC) systems consist of PAC modules, each of which performs a specific function. PAC systems are used in motion control, machine control, machine vision, and other industrial control applications

Digital signal processors (DSPs) are specialized microprocessors designed specifically for digital signal processing, usually in real-time. DSPs can also be used to perform general-purpose computations, but are not optimized for this function

Data acquisition output modules or cards transfer amplified, conditioned, or digitized signals

Patch panels are groups of ports used to connect lines between communications and electronic devices. Connections are made manually with small patch cords, and are easier to wire than automatic switches. Wireless patch panels are also available.

Signal conditioning products provide amplification, filtering, converting, and other processes required to make sensor output suitable for reading by computer boards.

Microcontrollers (MCU) are complete computer systems on a chip. They combine an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), memory, timer/counters, serial port, input/output (I/O) ports and a clock oscillator

Motion controllers range from simple linear controllers to complex, user-programmable modules that act as controllers within complex integrated multi-axis motion systems