How current-control loops in BLDC motors improve performance and efficiency while protecting against overcurrent conditions. The differences between current-control loops, field-oriented control (FOC) ...

GM has issued a broad service update aimed at resolving persistent telematics issues across a wide range of recent vehicles. The action, labeled N262547330, targets dozens of 2024-2026 model-year ...

The importance of motor trajectory profiles and how they’re used in brushless DC (BLDC) motor control to minimize vibration and smooth out other performance issues. Why the PID loop is the most widely ...

Most of Scout Motors’ reservation holders opted for the range extender option. That’s over 100,000 people who would still prefer a gasoline engine. In Scout’s upcoming vehicles, the combustion engine ...

The world of electric motor tech moves fast. Just months after YASA claimed an unofficial record for the most power-dense unit ever, the Mercedes-owned company specializing in axial-flux design motors ...

Vector Control, also known as Field Oriented Control or FOC is an AC motor control scheme that enables fine-grained control over a connected motor, through the precise control of its phases. In a ...

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines a servo device as “an adjustable-speed AC power drive system that includes an AC motor integrated by feedback, a converter, and control, ...

Abstract: This paper presents the design and implementation of an innovative control valve system that integrates a ball valve run by a servo motor, IoT capabilities, and PID control for precise ...

ST’s EVLSERVO1, a turnkey reference platform for servo motor control, enables sensorless or sensored field-oriented control (FOC) with one, two, or three shunts. It drives three-phase brushless motors ...

Motors are changing in fundamental ways, and you can actually hear the difference. Vacuums, air conditioners, and home appliances are getting quieter. They’re also becoming more efficient, able to ...

In today’s world, motors are ubiquitous, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. The importance of optimizing motor control for energy efficiency cannot be overstated, ...

Pushing a vehicle to its limits is the essence of motorsport. Having a pro driver push you around a track in a test rig is the essence of awesome. That's what BMW had in mind at its Performance Center ...