Absolute encoders using optical technology often face limitations in resolution and size. For example, to achieve a higher resolution of up to 16-bits, the absolute encoder has to be combined with an ...

Motor control integrated circuits (ICs) and motor drives are essential elements for implementing smart manufacturing within the framework of Industry 4.0. A common requirement in modern industrial ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. Industrial and automotive applications are driving the development of microcontrollers with the performance capabilities and peripherals needed to ...

Motor control is becoming a huge market, driven by energy saving demands in consumer products and the growing use of small motors in autos. Microchip Inc. is the latest company to jump on this ...

DC motors are widely used in modern industries due to their versatility, reliability, controllability and low cost. They are used in a variety of automation applications, such as conveyor systems, ...

hese brushed DC motors feature high power density and low vibration. Besides the technical highlights, the program's appeal lies in the configuration options. Motors, gearheads and encoders may be ...

The multi-motor servo system (MMSS) is an electro-mechanical system widely used in various fields, including electric vehicles, robotics, and industrial machinery. Depending on the application, the ...

As previously mentioned, the feedback sensors include position sensors to track the rotor’s location, current sensors to measure the motor phase currents, voltage sensors to monitor the DC bus voltage ...

Renesas recently introduced the SH7286 microcontroller, which looks like an ideal device to control two motors simultaneously. Of course the MCU needs external drive circuitry, but the inclusion of ...

Could a single motion-control platform bring together movement, sensing, communication, and AI processing in humanoid robots?

Combines Motor Control and TSN-Compliant Industrial Ethernet Network on a Single-Chip while Also Supporting Functional Safety TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a ...