Stepmotors are one of the most robust yet intricate motion-control products available. Although these motors are an engineering marvel, there are times when their performance just can’t cut it.
Avago’s new ACE Q100 grade optocouplers, the ACPL-K4xT/K7xT series has signifi cantly lower LED driving current compared to conventional optocouplers, thus lowering system...
In energy savings projects, management is looking at the “Big Picture” beyond energy savings taking into consideration productivity, other costs, product quality, and a variety of other factors.
Robert Bigler of Animatics describes the just released Class 5 Smart Motor and its new Combitronics programming language along with several applications. 9:44
Capacitive technology appears to offer higher accuracy and greater flexibility over optical and Hall-effect device commutation systems in BLDC motor controls.
Corey Morton from B&R Automation explains the functioning and benefits of motor-gearbox combinations, units that combine both a motor and a gearbox. 2:38
Motors seeking UL explosion-proof certification must fully comply with UL 674 by Dec. 11, 2010, a deadline which may mean switching to a more chemically resistant potting compound.
