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With current sensing, integrated diagnostics, and high efficiency, the VNH3090AQ is built to simplify motor designs,…

With current sensing, integrated diagnostics, and high efficiency, the VNH3090AQ is built to simplify motor designs, especially in zonal architectures.

Aptiv SHIELDPACK™ HV RCS1200 SI Connectors are rugged connectors engineered for high-voltage applications, providing…

Aptiv SHIELDPACK™ HV RCS1200 SI Connectors are rugged connectors engineered for high-voltage applications, providing reliable performance with IP67/IP6K9K water-resistant sealing. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers are high-voltage power ICs designed for efficient PWM control,…

Toshiba TPD4163F/TPD4164F DC Motor Drivers and Controllers are high-voltage power ICs designed for efficient PWM control, utilizing a robust SOI process. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

The 48-V direct drive motor driver IC promotes high efficiency, airflow, and speed rotation in fan motors.

The 48-V direct drive motor driver IC promotes high efficiency, airflow, and speed rotation in fan motors.

In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how…

In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how different ways of defining permeability can help us predict the saturation flux density of a magnetic core.

In this article, we use the concept of magnetic field energy to explore the relationship between a core's hysteresis loss…

In this article, we use the concept of magnetic field energy to explore the relationship between a core's hysteresis loss and its B-H curve.

The formation of eddy currents can cause problems for magnetic cores at high frequencies. To mitigate these undesirable…

The formation of eddy currents can cause problems for magnetic cores at high frequencies. To mitigate these undesirable effects, we first need to understand them.

This article examines three different types of magnetic materials and how they react to an external magnetic field.

This article examines three different types of magnetic materials and how they react to an external magnetic field.

This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment,…

This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment, magnetization vectors, susceptibility, and permeability.

Elihu Thomson, a professor-turned-entrepreneur, made several critical discoveries in the field of alternating current…

Elihu Thomson, a professor-turned-entrepreneur, made several critical discoveries in the field of alternating current (AC), filing more than 700 patents as an inventor. Here’s a look at his life and accomplishments. 

Infineon’s MOTIX™ TLE988x/9x MCUs: Bringing intelligence to motor control.

Infineon’s MOTIX™ TLE988x/9x MCUs: Bringing intelligence to motor control.

The new systems introduce high levels of integration to reduce complexity and BOM count for motor circuitry.

The new systems introduce high levels of integration to reduce complexity and BOM count for motor circuitry.

Products from ST Microelectronics, Toshiba, and EPC address the growing need for efficient, low-cost, and…

Products from ST Microelectronics, Toshiba, and EPC address the growing need for efficient, low-cost, and high-performance motor drive circuits.

Navigating the burgeoning cities of the early twentieth century would have been a very different experience without the…

Navigating the burgeoning cities of the early twentieth century would have been a very different experience without the electromechanical railway and elevator systems designed by Frank Sprague.

Getting the most performance out of industrial fans can be a tricky task. In this article, learn how dedicated…

Getting the most performance out of industrial fans can be a tricky task. In this article, learn how dedicated microcontroller features can smooth the way to implement advanced algorithms such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC).

NXP’s S32M2 IC enables software reuse across a variety of small vehicle motors, such as fans, pumps, sunroof openers,…

NXP’s S32M2 IC enables software reuse across a variety of small vehicle motors, such as fans, pumps, sunroof openers, trunk openers, and more.

Aimed at easing the process of developing devices that require HD haptics, Titan Haptics has unveiled a tiny board…

Aimed at easing the process of developing devices that require HD haptics, Titan Haptics has unveiled a tiny board designed both for development and and for embedding into your design.

Launched here today, Titan’s clustered array motor approach enables engineers to combine multiple haptic motors into an…

Launched here today, Titan’s clustered array motor approach enables engineers to combine multiple haptic motors into an array that meets their exact application needs.

Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor…

Learn about using LTspice simulations to provide important insight into the performance of a switched-capacitor voltage-inverting power supply.