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Electric Motor @ Wikipedia
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The reverse task, that of converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, is accomplished by a generator or dynamo. Traction motors used on locomotives often perform both tasks if the locomotive is equipped with dynamic brakes. Electric motors are found in household appliances such as fans, fridges, washing machines, pool pumps and fan-forced ovens. Most electric...
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Motor controller
A motor controller is a device or group of devices that serves to govern in some predetermined manner the performance of an electric motor. A motor controller might include a manual or automatic means for starting and stopping the motor, selecting forward or reverse rotation, selecting and regulating the speed, regulating or limiting the torque, and protecting against overloads and faults.
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Control of Stepping Motors
This tutorial covers the basic principles of stepping motors and stepping motor control systems, including both the physics of steppers, the electronics of the basic control systems, and software architectures appropriate for motor control. Introduction Stepping motors can be viewed as electric motors without commutators. Typically, all windings in...
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Galil Tutorials - Motion Control
Learn all about motion and I/O control by viewing Galil's informative on-line tutorials. Choose from a variety of educational topics: Tuning Software Tools System Design Motors & Drives Motion Controllers I/O Control Miscellaneous Featured Tutorials View Tutorial Motion Controller Demo Video See Dr. Jacob Tal demonstrate servo tuning and programming motion using a Galil motion controller, drives, servo motors and Galil software. ...
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Encoders open the way for new applications
Linear motors have made irreversible inroads into highly dynamic applications such as manufacturing and measuring equipment in the semiconductor industry, PCB assembly machines, textile machines, and automation. Direct drives for open- and closed-loop control require continuous real-time information on the position of the slide. The accuracy, performance, and reliability of the individual axes depend to a great degree on the linear measuring...
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FPGAs enable energy-efficient motor control
Motor control strategies vary according to the type of motor and the control algorithms used. To build an adaptable motor controller, an FPGA provides a flexible platform as a starting point to which designers can add the necessary IP to suit their needs.
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