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On May 5, 2025 in All, Connectors, General, Motor Control, Power by Positronic / Amphenol

Connectors can be a key component in meeting customer demands for more responsive drones that are smaller and have longer operating times.

Getting to Know Linear Motors

On November 27, 2024 in All, Automotive, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

The widely used linear version of the rotary BLDC motor offers distinct advantages, despite several caveats. By eliminating issues like backlash and variable losses associated with mechanical transmission components, linear motors are ideal for applications needing high precision and responsiveness.

Tagged With: bldc, brushless, coils, electromagnetic, induction, linear motor, maglev, rail gun, rotary motor, rotor, stator

Brushed or Brushless DC Motor?

On August 23, 2024 in All, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

This blog explores the nuanced decision-making process faced when choosing between brushed and brushless DC motors for various applications, considering factors like efficiency, control, and application-specific requirements.

Tagged With: bldc, brushed motor, brushless motor, igbt, mosfet, motor control, motor driver

Precise Motor Control for Brushless DC Motors

On May 24, 2024 in All, Automotive, General, Motor Control by Microchip Technology

The brushless DC motor market, fueled by automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, requires compact, efficient, and precise solutions. Microchip's MCP8021/2 gate drivers provide the necessary control for BLDC motors with features like shoot-through protection and user-configurable functions.

Tagged With: bldc, brushless dc, gate driver, mcp8021, mcp8022, motor control

New Tech Tuesdays: Innovations in E-Bike Technology

On January 30, 2024 in All, General, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays by Rudy Ramos

E-bikes represent a fusion of traditional biking with advanced technology, providing an assisted pedaling experience that makes cycling more accessible, enjoyable, and practical for a diverse range of users.

Solving BLDC Controller Design Challenges with the Qorvo PAC5556

On November 26, 2019 in All, Industrial, Motor Control, Power by Robert Huntley

Brushless DC motors have become a popular choice for use in a wide range of consumer and industrial appliances. Building a controller for a BLDC requires several key functions, all of which are combined in the single-package Qorvo PAC5556 Power Application Controller® (PAC™).

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