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The newly announced Click board series extends the reach of ST's STSPIN motor driver ICs into the Mikroe ecosystem.

The newly announced Click board series extends the reach of ST's STSPIN motor driver ICs into the Mikroe ecosystem.

The TMC5160 SilentStepStick is a tiny breakout board that can drive motors up to 3A phase current at 35V.

The TMC5160 SilentStepStick is a tiny breakout board that can drive motors up to 3A phase current at 35V.

The TMC6200 integrates in-line current sensing for complete Field Oriented Control solutions for servo motors.

The TMC6200 integrates in-line current sensing for complete Field Oriented Control solutions for servo motors.

Take a closer look at the STSPIN32F0B SiP from STMicroelectronics.

Take a closer look at the STSPIN32F0B SiP from STMicroelectronics.

This article discusses features and functionality offered by integrated circuits that simplify the task of controlling a…

This article discusses features and functionality offered by integrated circuits that simplify the task of controlling a stepper motor.

This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.

This article provides some practical guidance on how to evaluate integrated circuits intended for controlling brushed DC motors.

The Monolithic Power Systems mCar EV demo at electronica 2018 showed off angle position sensors and motion control.

The Monolithic Power Systems mCar EV demo at electronica 2018 showed off angle position sensors and motion control.

Power Integrations’ BridgeSwitch™ family of ICs achieve conversion efficiency of up to 98.5% in brushless DC (BLDC)…

Power Integrations’ BridgeSwitch™ family of ICs achieve conversion efficiency of up to 98.5% in brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive applications of up to 300 W.

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor…

This article shows how to implement an analog PID controller, including adjusting of the angular position of a DC motor shaft, editing the design to control its speed, and tuning PID parameters for reliable performance.

This how-to video demonstrates the use of ROHM's STEPMO_EVK_206 to evaluate stepper motor drivers.

This how-to video demonstrates the use of ROHM's STEPMO_EVK_206 to evaluate stepper motor drivers.

This article describes how to control a 3-phase brushless DC motor using a GreenPAK.

This article describes how to control a 3-phase brushless DC motor using a GreenPAK.

This article looks at how appliance design is utilizing three-phase brushless DC motors to reduce system power…

This article looks at how appliance design is utilizing three-phase brushless DC motors to reduce system power consumption to meet Energy Star's requirements.

STMicroelectronics announces a new low-voltage three-phase and “three-sense” motor driver IC.

STMicroelectronics announces a new low-voltage three-phase and “three-sense” motor driver IC.

STMicroelectronics offers their new microstepping motor driver that includes control logic and a power stage.

STMicroelectronics offers their new microstepping motor driver that includes control logic and a power stage.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Learn about sensorless brushless DC motor controllers, some example ICs, and some disadvantages of using such motors.

Learn about sensorless brushless DC motor controllers, some example ICs, and some disadvantages of using such motors.

Learn the difference between slow decay mode and fast decay mode, why these names are used, and how they influence motor…

Learn the difference between slow decay mode and fast decay mode, why these names are used, and how they influence motor deceleration.

MIT-i takes on stepper motors 101!

MIT-i takes on stepper motors 101!

You can improve performance in motor-control applications by using brushless DC motors and handy driver ICs such as the…

You can improve performance in motor-control applications by using brushless DC motors and handy driver ICs such as the BU69090NUX.