Brushless DC Motors in 30W, 60W, Sterilizable and Non-Sterilizable
Aug 2, 2011
Maxon's EC16 brushless DC servo gearmotor has had a number of modifications and improvements. The most obvious changes are the 60° winding pattern, the NdFeB high performance magnet and the higher power output....
BLDC Motor Driver Delivers More Power
Feb 1, 2006
The growing popularity of brushless dc (BLDC) motors is fueling demand for low-cost ICs capable of driving these three-phase motors. However, the IC-style...
Smart Drivers Simplify and Optimize Motor Control
Jun 1, 2005
Consumer appliance and industrial applications are generating demand for sophisticated motor control circuits that can simplify system designs, reduce...
ICs Protect IGBTs and Sense Currents in Motor Drives
Apr 1, 2005
In industrial and appliance motor-drive applications,
high-voltage ICs can provide full IGBT protection
in the inverters and sensorless measurement
of motor currents at low cost....
Sensorless Control For PMDC Motors
Feb 1, 2005
A technique for controlling motor speed without
Hall sensors or other signal-generating devices
saves wear on bearings and brushes, decreases
motor noise, and reduces no-load current....
Sic Puts New Spin On Motor Drives
Jan 1, 2005
Silicon carbide enables the creation of near perfect
high-voltage diodes whose speed and
power-handling capabilities open new applications
in variable-frequency motor drives. This
will lead to higher density power modules that
operate at higher junction temperatures....
Power Amplifier Drives Multiple Inkjet Heads
Jan 1, 2005
Suitable for piezoelectric transducers, high-current
linear power amplifiers are playing an ever-expanding
role in the development of new inkjet printer applications....
Multi-die ICs Optimize Power Control for Automotive
Nov 1, 2004
In many automotive subsystems, there are opportunities to integrate power control and power switch functions. However, the high power levels involved...
