Key Points
• Temperature, optical, vibration,
acceleration, and other kinds of sensors
play important roles in functions
like process monitoring, predictive
maintenance, and process optimization.
• Actuators such as motors are essential
for automation in the digital factory.
Their applications include robotics,
motion control, and positioning.
• Analog Devices helps its customers
integrate sensors and actuators into
the digital factory by offering unique
products, including highly integrated
sensors and solutions featuring IO-Link
connectivity.
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MAX22514 IO-Link Transceiver
MAX22200 Solenoid Driver
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Leading the Way to the Digital Factory
