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Many devices provide data to the [[:Category:Data Network|data network]], or may be written to, but circuits are special because they can interact with other devices.

Circuits are a key component of the game and are used to automate systems.

Circuits operate on data signals passed along [[Cables|cable networks]]. Cables can transmit both electrical power and data at the same time. Devices connect to the network when a cable is attached to the data port. The cable networks work as a bus, with all objects on a network visible to each other. Objects with two data outputs, most notable of which is the [[Power_Controller|Area Power Controller]], generally form two discrete networks.

Circuits run twice per tick, i.e. every 500ms, which is important for timer circuits and advanced applications.