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New Tech Tuesdays: Smart Motors Power the Next Wave of E-bikes

On September 2, 2025 in All, Automotive, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Advances in motor control, battery management systems, and torque sensing are helping electric bicycles go farther, ride smoother, and connect seamlessly to users.

Tagged With: connected e-bikes, e-bike bms, e-bike technology, electric bicycle range, smart motors, smart ride systems, torque sensors

Start and Run Capacitors Are Critical for Single-Phase AC Motors

On August 22, 2025 in All, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

Start and run capacitors play a major role in single-phase AC motor operation by providing the necessary phase shift for startup and maintaining running torque. These capacitors contribute to motor efficiency and prevent overheating, making proper selection vital for long-term reliability.

Tagged With: ac motor startup, capacitor failure, induction motor, motor efficiency, motor torque, run capacitor, single-phase ac motors, start capacitor

The Modular Servo Driver

On July 14, 2025 in All, Automation, Industrial, Motor Control, Robotics by STMicroelectronics

The servo-driving applications market has stringent requirements in terms of form factor, power density, and reliability, making the design of robust solutions challenging.

Tagged With: industrial bldc motor driver, 3-phase brushless motor control, 48v servo drive design, compact motor controller, embedded motor control firmware, field oriented control (foc), high-power motor driver, low-voltage servo drive, regenerative braking protection, stspin32g4 motor control

Taking Flight with Motor Control

On May 5, 2025 in All, Connectors, General, Motor Control, Power by Positronic / Amphenol

Connectors can be a key component in meeting customer demands for more responsive drones that are smaller and have longer operating times.

Tagged With: bldc, connectors, design, drones, dshot, electrical motor, multishot, oneshot, performance, positronic dragonfly, pwm, stability

Optimizing Robotic Cable Management

On April 23, 2025 in All, Connectors, General, Industrial, Motor Control, Robotics by Bill Schweber

Robot cable management is essential for durability and performance. Flexible routing, strain relief, and protective solutions prevent wear, ensuring reliable functionality in multi-axis robots and high-movement setups.

Tagged With: 6 dof, cable management, cabling, degrees of freedom, electric motor, emi rfi, hydraulic, multi axis, robot, shielding, strain relief, wire

Optical, Magnetic, Resolver, or Capacitive?

On January 31, 2025 in All, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

Motor encoders, essential for motion control, come in optical, magnetic, and capacitive types. Each offers distinct benefits and trade-offs, affecting factors like resolution, power consumption, and ruggedness. Choosing the right encoder depends on the application’s specific needs and priorities.

Tagged With: angular position, capacitive encoder, direction, encoder selection, magnetic encoder, motion control, motor encoder, optical encoder, rotor position, speed

Unique Piezoelectric Motor and Driver Solutions

On January 20, 2025 in All, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

Piezoelectric motors use unique physics for precise, high-speed motion. They require high-voltage drivers tailored for capacitive loads, unlike current-driven electromagnetic motors. Their non-metallic nature and direct drive design offer distinct advantages ideal for many applications.

Tagged With: capacitive load, driver, high voltage, inchworm mode, piezoelectric actuator, piezoelectric effect, piezoelectric motor

Optimized Traction Motors

On December 30, 2024 in All, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

Traction motors are designed to handle frequent starts and stops under load. They operate across a wide speed range, in contrast to industrial motors, which are optimized for more stable operating conditions.

Tagged With: ac motor, acceleration, asynchronous motor, bogie, brushed motor, brushless motor, cooling, dc motor, electric vehicle, elevator, horsepower, igbt, light rail vehicle, locomotive, lrv, mosfet, motor, motor driver, multiphase, permanent magnet, synchronous motor, torque, traction

New Tech Tuesdays: Tackling Design Challenges Through Isolation

On December 3, 2024 in All, Automation, Automotive, Industrial, IoT, Low Power, Medical, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics, Sensors, Wireless by Rudy Ramos

Analog Devices' MAX22666 makes it easier for engineers to tackle tough design challenges in safety, durability, and flexibility, allowing them to focus on building reliable, high-performance systems that can meet the demands of today and tomorrow.

Tagged With: adi, analog devices, digital isolator, electronic design, flexibility, galvanic isolation, integrated circuits, max22666, robustness, signal conditioning, system safety

Getting to Know Linear Motors

On November 27, 2024 in All, Automotive, General, Motor Control by Bill Schweber

The widely used linear version of the rotary BLDC motor offers distinct advantages, despite several caveats. By eliminating issues like backlash and variable losses associated with mechanical transmission components, linear motors are ideal for applications needing high precision and responsiveness.

Tagged With: bldc, brushless, coils, electromagnetic, induction, linear motor, maglev, rail gun, rotary motor, rotor, stator

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