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Chapter 10 briefly reviews the theory and architecture of current digital controllers,
including the programmable logic controller (PLC). Due to the increasing reliance on
decentralised control within many application domains, a review of network technologies, the
Internet of Things and the related challenges including cyber security are highlighted in
Chapter 11.
Finally the production of a book such as this is not a solitary affair although it tends to
be at times. I must acknowledge the help and assistance given by my colleagues in industry
and academia; finally, I would particularly like to acknowledge my wife Lucy and my daughter
Emma for their continued support throughout the writing period.
d Dr. Richard Michael Crowder,
Electronics and Computer Science,
University of Southampton
