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MC34937 Typical Connection for 3 Phase Motor

This reference design is a typical connection for MC34937APEK to a 3-phase brushless DC motor. The supply of a motor is a DC source, which has been controlled by the MOSFETs. The MOSFETs function as ...
Machine Design

Understanding Electronic Motor Drives

Matching drive to motor is essential to gain the best combination of torque, speed, and efficiency. Selecting the right drive is essential to getting the best performance and efficiency from an ...
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HDD BLDC Motor

In this article, I’ll dig into a couple of things you need to know when it comes to using salvaged hard disc drive spindle motors. Most electronics hobbyists think that such hard disc drive spindle ...
Machine Design

What’s the Difference between AC, DC, and EC Motors?

For motor applications, engineers have several options at their disposal. Typically, engineers can choose between direct-current (DC) or alternating-current (AC) motors. Machine Design has covered the ...