Motor Controls and Drives Reference Materials

Description: Current and Voltage ...

Description: AC drives offer several benefits in various industrial and commercial applications. ...

Description: The automotive manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, driven by the pursuit of greater efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. To meet these demands, manufacturers have turned to ...

Description: Micro AC drives have emerged as a powerful and versatile motor control solution, transforming how industries manage electric motors. These compact electronic devices offer precise control over motor ...

Description: Software tools for variable frequency drives (VFDs) were the topic of a November 16 Control Engineering webcast. After the presentation, the presenter answered questions from the audience in a live ...

Description: The PAC5524 from Qorvo is a Power Application Controller© (PAC) product that is optimized for high-pin count and high-speed BLDC motor control. ...

Description: The L99DZ200G is ST’s first automotive front door driver to include two H-bridge drivers and four integrated half-bridges for up to 7 A loads, thus enabling it to power all front door ...

Description: As 2024 marks a new chapter in industrial electronics and automation, we are witnessing a convergence of groundbreaking trends that are reshaping the landscape for OEMs, MROs, system integrators, and ...

Description: Semiconductor wafers are the foundation of semiconductor chip manufacturing. The growing demand for semiconductors, driven by technological advancements like AI, IoT, and robotics, makes it crucial to ...

Description: Drivers provide power and logic to various types of motors and are essential components of any motion control application. This article explains the pros and cons of building a stepper motor driver ...

Description: Encoders are typically installed on the motors inside a machine to precisely track their position and speed. Encoder feedback closes the loop and can be used to enhance motion control accuracy and ...

Description: Continuous Process, Discrete Process, and HVAC/Facility ...

Description: There are many design considerations when specifying a dynamic braking solution for an AC drive. Acquiring UL approval on these systems is becoming more of a requirement than a marketing advantage. ...

Description: Due to mounting concerns about global warming and a depleting supply of fossil fuels, it is essential that renewable energy sources be developed. Wind power has expanded rapidly over the past three ...

Description: The increase in requirements for highly fuel-efficient, lower-emission two-wheelers is driving internal combustion engine designers to switch from carburetor-based air-fuel mixing to electronic fuel ...

Description: The climate crisis is a global problem requiring a global solution. The shift to clean energy is not just about saving the planet; it's about creating a sustainable future for everyone. Burning fossil ...

Description: Stepper motors are used in a variety of applications to provide a means for tightly controlled motion. But what is a stepper motor, and how does it work? ...

Description: Servo motor systems are expensive but great for demanding applications that require high speed, peak torque, or feedback. Stepper motors are cost-effective but do not offer the peace of mind of ...

Description: The level of troubleshooting you can perform depends on your knowledge of the system. This blog post provides the basics of troubleshooting for stepper motor systems. ...

Description: In today's fast-paced industrial landscape, the role of conveyors has become more crucial than ever. These systems efficiently move materials, products, and goods, for numerous industries, from ...

Description: ElectroCraft is a market leading manufacturer specializing in fractional horsepower (FHP) motors and drives. With engineering, manufacturing and value-add operations throughout the U.S., Europe and ...

Description: A robot often replicates actions that would otherwise be performed by a human; for that reason, its capabilities will include some form of displacement or rotation to adjust position and orientation - ...

Description: This article will help give users a deeper understanding of direct drive velocity performance ...

Description: When AEC Industrial Solutions was designing its automated fluid transfer pumping systems, it had to solve a variety of challenges and fulfill complex requirements. Not only must these systems have the ...

Description: Several years ago, Loring Smart Roast evaluated Fuji Electric’s FRENICMini and FRENIC-Ace Drives as a potential candidate for a new product offering. Based on a satisfactory evaluation the ...

Description: When AEC Industrial Solutions was designing its automated fluid transfer pumping systems, it had to solve a variety of challenges and fulfill complex requirements. Not only must these systems have the ...

Description: Keeping pools pristine is more than just chemicals. It requires reliable pumping systems that recirculate water. Traditionally, drives were required to stand alone without reference to chemical feed ...

Description: According to Qorvo, the company introduced the industry's smallest single-chip motor control and inverter solution for brushless DC (BLDC) motors. The integrated, single-chip design enables motor ...

Description: The integrated, single-chip design enables motor control for compact, low-power 2S to 8S battery-powered BLDC motors and opens the door to new markets and electronics in health and beauty, among ...

Description: Automation and control products like contactors, HMIs and PLCs handle most of the operating functions of a machine, system or process. Automated applications rely on a variety of controllers, relays, ...

Description: Brushless DC (BLDC) motors offer several advantages over traditional brushed DC motors, including higher efficiency, longer lifespan, and greater reliability. However, to operate a BLDC motor, you ...

Description: The coreless motor belonging to the DC permanent magnet servo motor perfectly fits the humanoid robot corresponding to the finger joint lightweight, high precision and other needs ...

Description: An open and modular controller & software platform supporting different motion control drive technologies and the integration of third-party modules and providing high-bandwidth ...

Description: A leading manufacturer of mechanical thrombectomy devices needed a high-speed DC motor to power a new device to remove clots in the brain. Since brain clots can be fatal, motor precision and ...

Description: The world continues to become increasingly electrified, and both the demand for energy and the requirements placed on that energy continue to expand. Between automobile electrification, internet ...

Description: In recent years, the revolutionary development of power electronics and converters paved the way for more scope for research in multiphase drives. In recent years, the revolutionary development of ...

Description: In recent years, brushless DC blower have become a popular choice for ventilators due to their efficiency, reliability, and low noise levels. Brushless DC blower are used in a variety of applications, ...

Description: What kind of motor is suitable for breathing mask? ...

Description: When designing a product portfolio with a wide range of voltage and power requirements, finding a single driver design solution to serve the full portfolio can deliver significant savings in time and ...

Description: Solid State Starter Engineering & Application Notes ...

Description: In automobile manufacturing, time is money. Every minute saved in the process can move another vehicle off the line and into the market. To increase efficiency and reduce process time, a high ...

Description: A North American bus manufacturer wanted to automate their new vehicle model assembly to increase productivity while maintaining high quality standards. ...

Description: Qorvo's motor control reference design features the PAC5556 intelligent motor controller with Qorvo's new silicon carbide (SiC) FETs into a proof of concept System-on-a-Chip (SoC) to drive ...

Description: There are many questions about the speed, forward and reverse rotation of the control of the brushless DC motor. Let me share with you three methods to control the speed of brushless motors. ...

Description: KJ Electric Replaces Obsolete Drives Used for HVAC Applications with Fuji Electric FRENIC-MEGA ...

Description: Fuji Electric HVAC Drives are used in Dairy Farm Application ...

Description: Fuji Electric AC Drives and HMI are integral parts of the Mobile Centrifuge Control application designed by AEC Industrial Solutions in Red Deer Canada. ...

Description: From 3D printing and battery material to ceramics and clay for pottery, multiple materials need to be quickly combined together into a homogenous mixture. That's where a mixing extruder, known as a ...

Description: Allegro current sensor ICs use the Hall-effect to measure the magnetic field produced by an integrated, current carrying loop, translating the magnetic field to a voltage which is proportional to the ...

Description: This application note describes the use of the new highly isolated, high bandwidth ACS733 Hall-effect current sensor integrated circuit (IC) from Allegro MicroSystems and gives an overview of its ...

Description: To control the drive train in HEV and full EV vehicles, it is well-known that current sensing is required particularly in starter generator and main electric drive motor generator applications. ...

Description: A guide to industrial motor control ...

Description: What is a PLC? ...

Description: Learn about industrial motor control applications and how to control the speed or torque of motors to meet needs. ...

Description: What causes motor vibrations? ...

Description: Cost, design time, and unexpected results: These are three of the most significant challenges that weigh on the minds of project managers who are involved with the design of power modules. Whether for ...

Description: Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are key elements in optimizing the efficiency and profitability of an automated warehouse. Minimizing the total cost of ownership ...

Description: Modern power conversion involves an array of applications from electric vehicle onboard chargers (OBCs) and fast DC chargers to solar micro-inverters and larger industrial laser, welding, and ...

Description: Modern server applications need uninterrupted service. Accommodating this requirement can result in adverse scenarios-from inefficient airflows created by reverse-rotating fan blades that have lost ...

Description: This learning module discusses methods of improving motor and drive efficiency with the use of variable frequency drives (VFD). ...

Description: One option you may not think of when selecting a gearbox for your application? The material of the gears! Gear material can be classified into two types: metal and non-metallic (such as ...

Description: As an engineer begins work on a new infusion system, the key requirements of the pump are at the forefront of the design. At the heart of these requirements are the parameters of the motion system, ...

Description: Solving low speed rotary servo applications with direct-drive motors avoids hidden initial costs, while saving money over the life of the machine. Example shows $73,000 annual savings on a ...

Description: This application note explains the turn-on and turn-off procedures of a FET. It also highlights some of the critical parasitic components and how to mitigate their effects, in particular, the use of ...

Description: Many BLDC motor applications require Hall-based position sensing to accommodate direction changes quickly and provide holding torque. For example, a robotic lawnmower, ebike, or personal mobility ...

Description: This application note shows how to minimize PCB parasitic effects with optimum layout of the gate driver loop. ...

Description: In modern fans or pumps, cost savings and power efficiency incentives are pushing motor designs toward sensorless motor drivers. Conventional motor drivers use trapezoidal motor control with three ...

Description: A comprehensive overview of VSD applications in improving machine efficiency and saving energy from electrical motors in industrial appications ...

Description: Variable frequency drives, or VFDs, are a type of AC motor controller that drive an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage supplied to it. ...

Description: Micro high speed brushless DC motors have attracted more and more attention from customers in high-precision applications. Many high-end medical and precision industrial instruments use high-speed ...

Description: Drives for HVAC are addressed by a wide variety of power modules. ...

Description: The current power tool market is a large and diverse space with a wide range of low and high power batteries that make it difficult to design a common platform to fit all tools. A tool line up can ...

Description: The use of one power module for each phase is state-of-the-art in solar and UPS applications even at relative small power ratings whereas in drive applications a single module for the whole ...

Description: Electric motors are all around us in appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators, and in transportation modes such as cars and in planes. We would not have many of the common modern ...

Description: Selecting a miniature motor provider for your device or application isn't a simple task. Whether it's ensuring that the potential supplier has an extensive product and technology portfolio, ...

Description: Motors produce torque and rotation through the interaction of magnetic fields in the rotor and the stator. In an ideal motor — with mechanical components that are perfectly machined and ...

Description: Power applications are forced to work at higher frequencies. This is caused by increased demand on motor drives with special capabilities for high speed, low noise or ultra high dynamic as well as the ...

Description: Distributed drive technology is becoming a key word in the inverter industry. for this approach the inverter has to be integrated into the servo motor. ...

Description: The following article discusses how technology transforms mobility markets. This article is updated as innovation with the ElectroCraft mobile power wheel drive continues the advancement of electric ...

Description: The E-Axle is becoming an integral part of the EV powertrain. It is an integrated E-Motor, transmission, and inverter package. Engineers responsible for E-Axle development that want more reliable ...

Description: When evaluating the accuracy of a linear motion system, the area of focus is often the positioning accuracy and repeatability of the drive mechanism. But there are many factors that contribute to the ...

Description: The evolution of motorsport racing is wildly exciting. Audiences crave closer wheel-to-wheel action, more aggressive takeover maneuvers, and relentless visceral experiences. Unico, a leader in ...

Description: Testing of Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles has new challenges with respect to the ever-increasing demands of the EV market, the test cases, and the testing procedures. Main questions ...

Description: Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are a ubiquitous feature of modern vehicles, including a host of electronic technologies for enhancing the safety and drivability of automobiles. ADAS ...

Description: "BSG systems are becoming more common in HEV motor control designs due to their easy implementation, similar footprint to existing alternator systems and the elimination of major modifications to the ...

Description: Brushless DC [BLDC] motor control has been gaining traction across all markets, replacing DC and stepper motors. The primary driver is the demand for increased efficiency and lower noise. ...

Description: CONTROLLING THE HEAT AND MOVEMENT OF 1000’S OF MOTORS POWERING SEATTLE/TACOMA’S BAGGAGE HANDLING LABYRINTH. ...

Description: What is an IGBT? Why is FWD required? How do I mount a module? Get the answers to your questions! ...

Description: Medical device companies are under extreme pressure to deliver new and improved products to the market ahead of the competition. While the overall process for a medical device takes years, most of ...

Description: An auto-tune helps a variable frequency drive (VFD) control the motor with specific motor settings, and there are many ways to get the best results for a specific setting and situation. See five ...

Description: Greater operational efficiency is required in manufacturing today and it requires a comprehensive look at everything, starting with how things are purchased. See four clarifications on consolidated ...

Description: This application note describes the LED/IC wire bonder ecosystem (market drivers, architectures, timings...) and focus specifically on the main technical challenges for the motion control part. The ...

Description: Linear motors are very quick and precise for positioning, but are also capable of slow, constant-traverse speed for machine heads and slides, as well as tool and part-handling systems. A variety of ...

Description: Vincotech offers a wide range of power modules featuring high level of integration and innovation aimed to fully support the Motion Control strategies for industrial applications, including general ...

Description: What is the need for new gearing technologies? ...

Description: In this article we will compare and contrast building a motion controller board for a three-axis gantry using two different design approaches. The first uses PMD's MC58113 Motion Control ICs, and the ...

Description: Several different types of flexible pouching machines include mail pouches, liquid pouches and small pouches. These all benefit from advanced automation solutions and servo controls for auxiliary ...

Description: Motor constant aids in selecting dc motors in motion-control applications. Brushed and brushless dc motors are a good choice in power sensitive or efficiency craving applications. A lot of times, a dc ...

Description: One of the more critical decisions engineers can make when designing any type of motion control process is choosing the motor. Getting the right motor, both in terms of type and size, is imperative to ...

Description: Variable frequency drives have an incredible amount of functionality. Due to advancements in technology over the years, HMIs in the form of VFD keypads have become more user friendly with easier ...