PCI-Based Multi-Axis Motion Control Solution——KKPCB ADT-8940A1 Industrial Automation Case Study
I. Market Positioning
Industry Challenges
- Legacy System Limitations: 60% of CNC retrofits require motion control upgrades (ABI Research 2024)
- Precision Demands: PCB drilling needs ±5μm positioning accuracy at 120IPM
- Cost Pressure: Traditional solutions exceed $3k/axis
ADT-8940A1 Competitive Edge
Parameter | Market Average | ADT-8940A1 |
---|---|---|
Max Pulse Rate | 1MHz | 2MHz |
Interpolation Axes | 2-axis | 4-axis |
Position Accuracy | ±15μm | ±3μm |
System Cost | $2,500 | $1,200 |
II. Technical Implementation
1. Core Architecture

PCI 2.2 Interface
FPGA Motion Engine
4x 2MHz Pulse Generators
Hardware FIFO Buffer
Real-Time S-Curve Planner
2. Key Performance Features
- Hardware Linear Interpolation:
- 4-axis synchronized motion at 0.1μm resolution
- <1μs axis synchronization jitter
- Advanced Motion Control:
- S-curve acceleration up to 10,000G/s²
- On-the-fly speed/position adjustment

3. Application Scenarios
A. PCB Drilling Machine Retrofit
- Achieved 8μm hole position repeatability
- Increased throughput by 35% with 2MHz stepping
B. Precision Dispensing System
- 4-axis 3D path control for complex geometries
- Reduced material waste by 22%
III. Client Deployment Results
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) System
- Configuration:
- 4x servo axes (20-bit encoders)
- 500ms scan cycle time
- Outcomes:
- 99.98% motion reliability over 6M cycles
- 60% faster alignment vs legacy PLC

IV. KKPCB Value Proposition
- Seamless Integration
- Supports:
- LabVIEW RT for deterministic control
- .NET frameworks for HMI development
- Supports:
- Cost Optimization
- 55% lower TCO through:
- Integrated hardware interpolation
- Eliminated external pulse generators
- 55% lower TCO through:
- Reliability Enhancements
- 15kV ESD protection on I/O lines
- -40°C to 85°C operating range
Case ID: KKPCB-MC-2024-ADT01
Contact: [email protected]
*”The ADT-8940A1’s hardware interpolation allowed us to achieve complex 3D paths without expensive motion controllers – a game-changer for small-batch manufacturing.”*
— Automation Systems Integrator
Industry Impact:
With the global motion control market reaching $24B by 2027 (Grand View Research), KKPCB’s solution enables:
- Legacy machine tool upgrades
- High-mix PCB fabrication
- Micro-dispensing automation