The DC series motor has some desirable properties, but it can become quite dangerous to use if proper safety precautions are ...

DC motors may not be the wave of the future, but they certainly have a secure place in today’s workplace (see DC Isn’t Dead). Therefore, it’s worthwhile for electrical professionals to take a look at ...

Specifics about high-power-density motors (HPDMs). Applications best served with HPDMs. Why BLDCs are perhaps the most preferred among HPDM architectures. High power density is an important ...

[Frank Herrmann] had an interesting idea to turn a geared DC motor into a servo motor assembly, but with a stepper motor-like interface. By stacking some small PCBs behind the motor body, it was ...

In this intriguing video, we delve into the fascinating world of electric motors by conducting an experiment to compare the ...

Sponsored by Texas Instruments: Small packages that integrate current-sensing functions and field-effect transistors help to minimize board real estate in cost-optimized automotive systems that ...

Hurst Manufacturing recently announced its customers can now configure custom brushless DC motors online and receive prototypes in 48 hr. Visitors to the company’s Web site (www.hurstmfg.com) can ...

Running a brushed motor in muddy or dusty environments takes a toll on controllers, with both heavy back EMF and high stall currents. This explains one of the challenge in Europe’s Hacky Racer series, ...