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Using the PIC18F2431 for Sensorless BLDC Motor Control

From Microchip Technology, Inc.
 

 
Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motors have many advantages over other types of motors available in the industry. Previously, we have discussed the working principles of BLDC motors and the basics of their control in Microchip application note AN885, Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Fundamentals. We have also discussed the use of PIC18FXX31 devices to control a BLDC motor in both open loop and in closed loop using Hall effect sensors and quadrature encoders. This applications note describes BLDC motor speed control without the use of sensors.
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