New article clarifies when to use sinking and sourcing in discrete DC circuits.
If you've ever hesitated when selecting digital I/O because of the terms sinking and sourcing, this new article can help.
It's a common point of confusion in industrial automation. Choosing the wrong module can lead to unnecessary troubleshooting, rewiring, or project delays.
The article and the accompanying tech note cover the basics: what's the difference, when it matters, and how you choose and wire the right I/O module.
Sinking vs. Sourcing
The article covers:
- What do sink and source mean?
- Where does sink or source matter in automation?
- When is it more cost-effective to choose sinking over sourcing?
- How do you choose which output module to use?
Now you can explore where you would use one wiring method rather than the other, and how to use a discrete output module with your DC circuit.
Ready to learn more?
You can also take a look at our animated demo about sinking and sourcing. This interactive website tool walks you through what sinking vs. sourcing means and the situations in which you'd use one instead of the other. And you can see which exact modules you'll need to select for your application—whether you're using a groov system or SNAP PAC.
