EDN

Code-free implementation of efficient, sensorless motor control

Designers of motion control applications are under pressure to optimize performance and efficiency while keeping component count and space to an absolute minimum. The ideal situation is sensorless ...
Electronic Design

Design Platform Brings Sensorless Control to Energy Efficient Washers

International Rectifier (IR) has introduced a sensorless control platform for direct-drive permanent magnet (PM) synchronous motor washing machines. The iMOTION Integrated Design Platform For Washers ...
EDN

Low-cost development kit speeds sensorless motor control design

Texas Instruments has announced its C2000 InstaSPIN-FOC LaunchPad and associated DRV8301 motor drive BoosterPack plug-in module — enabling designers to evaluate sophisticated sensorless motor control ...
Electronic Design

Sensorless Motor Control Simplifies Washer Drives

Washing controls have used power inverters to control motor speeds for years. Variable-speed control enables a significant simplification of the mechanical system by replacing a clutch and gearbox ...