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title: "Input Interface"
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      occurrence: 3
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    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Input Interface

## 1. Technical Definition
A component of the Alarm Logic Engine that receives and processes external signals or data for alarm condition evaluation.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-24 VDC input voltage, 4-20 mA analog signal range, -40°C to +85°C operating temperature**. Failure boundary: **Input voltage exceeding 30 VDC causes dielectric breakdown, signal current above 25 mA saturates input amplifiers, temperature beyond 125°C initiates semiconductor junction failure**, Mechanism: **Dielectric breakdown at 30 VDC due to insulation material's dielectric strength of 15 kV/mm, amplifier saturation at 25 mA from op-amp rail voltage limitations, thermal runaway at 125°C from silicon's intrinsic carrier concentration exceeding 10¹⁶ cm⁻³**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electrostatic discharge (ESD) event of 8 kV | 8 | Gate oxide breakdown in input protection MOSFETs | Integrated ESD protection diodes with 15 kV HBM rating and transient voltage suppression (TVS) arrays |
| Common-mode voltage exceeding 60 VDC | 8 | Input amplifier saturation and subsequent thermal damage | Optical isolation with 5 kV isolation rating and differential input configuration with 100 dB CMRR |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | V/mA | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Signal Conditioner](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/signal-conditioner.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/analog-to-digital-converter-adc.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Communication Interface IC](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/communication-interface-ic.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Programmable Logic Controller**, **Industrial Power Supply**  
**Downstream Applications**: Industrial Alarm Systems, Process Control Panels, Safety Monitoring Equipment  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What is the primary function of the Input Interface in the Alarm Logic Engine?
**A**: The Input Interface receives external signals or data from sensors or systems, conditions and converts them for processing by the Alarm Logic Engine to evaluate alarm conditions in machinery and equipment.

### Q: What key components are included in the Input Interface BOM?
**A**: The Bill of Materials includes a Signal Conditioner to prepare incoming signals, an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for conversion, an Input Connector for external links, and a Communication Interface IC for data transmission.

### Q: How does the Input Interface enhance machinery safety and reliability?
**A**: By accurately processing external signals for alarm evaluation, it enables timely detection of abnormal conditions, helping prevent equipment failures and ensuring operational safety in manufacturing environments.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- ANSI/ASME B46.1-2019 SURFACE TEXTURE
- CE MARKING FOR MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: INPUT_INTERFACE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: fb559520
