David Peterson
David Peterson Director of Engineering Content

ABOUT

David Peterson is the Director of Engineering Content for Control.com. He is a Mechanical Engineer who converted to the field of Control Systems Engineering and Making. He taught industrial controls and digital/analog circuit design at Centralia College in Southwest WA for 8 years before creating his own company with his brother Jon, also a controls engineer. Together as Peterson Brothers Automation, they spent several years investigating new ways to teach industry technicians and HS college instructors about new technology that can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create positive workplace cultures. David has also taught various control system and robotics courses at Clark College and Portland Community College. David lives with his wife and four children in southwest WA. His hobbies include climbing mountains, hiking, and 3D printing accessories for his nearly endless collection of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and LED projects.

A Hands-On Exploration of Modern Sensor Technologies


June 01, 2025 by Control.com

Control.com's Director of Engineering Content explains the use of various sensor connection technologies, from basic contacts and PNP/NPN sensors to industrial protocols like IO-Link, HART, and AS-i. Learn how these sensors interact with PLCs and explore some of the benefits and precautions for each sensor type.

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