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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.

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET characteristics related to transient conditions and switch-mode operation.

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET characteristics related to transient conditions and switch-mode operation.

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET…

This article provides an overview of various characteristics and specifications that are relevant to low-frequency MOSFET operation.

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.

By connecting an L298 bridge IC to an Arduino, you can control a DC motor.

By connecting an L298 bridge IC to an Arduino, you can control a DC motor.

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a circuit that is a good choice when you need to remove…

This article, part of AAC’s Analog Circuit Collection, presents a circuit that is a good choice when you need to remove high-frequency noise from a digital signal.

This article covers the various roadblocks encountered in a new design and how they were troubleshot and overcome.

This article covers the various roadblocks encountered in a new design and how they were troubleshot and overcome.

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.

We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system…

We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system actually works.

A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or…

A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or humidity or both.

In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision…

In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision (or some other violent event).

In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.

In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.

Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.

Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.

In this article, we’ll discuss the hardware design for a robotics PCB, and we’ll write firmware for controlling two DC motors.

In this article, we’ll discuss the hardware design for a robotics PCB, and we’ll write firmware for controlling two DC 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.

Part 3 of this project focuses on choosing and configuring the servos you will use to create your Wi-Fi Eye.

Part 3 of this project focuses on choosing and configuring the servos you will use to create your Wi-Fi Eye.

MOSFETs are certainly not new technology, but ongoing performance improvements make it worth your while to keep an eye on…

MOSFETs are certainly not new technology, but ongoing performance improvements make it worth your while to keep an eye on new releases.

Gate-driver ICs such as the DGD0506 provide a convenient and efficient way to control high-current loads.

Gate-driver ICs such as the DGD0506 provide a convenient and efficient way to control high-current loads.

MIT-i takes on stepper motors 101!

MIT-i takes on stepper motors 101!