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Configuration: Single H-Bridge Applications: PM DC, Servo Current (continuous): 6 amps Current (peak): 7 amps Voltage (max): 40V Short circuit protection: Yes Built-in chopper current limitation: 4, 5,...
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Configuration: Single H-Bridge Applications: PM DC, Servo, Stepper Current (continuous): 3 amps Current (peak): 6 amps Voltage (max): 60V Short circuit protection: Yes Built-in chopper current...
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Configuration: Single H-Bridge Applications: PM DC, Servo, Stepper Current (continuous): 3 amps Current (peak): 6 amps Voltage (max): 60V Short circuit protection: Yes Built-in chopper current...
View ArticleAllegro A3977 Microstepping Stepper Motor Control IC Review
Configuration: Dual H-Bridge w/ microstepping translator Applications: Stepper Motor Current (peak): 2.5 amps Voltage (max): 35V Short circuit protection: No Built-in chopper current limitation: Yes,...
View ArticleMicrochip PIC Microcontrollers for Motor Control: PIC16F648, PIC16F785 and...
While many of the PIC microcontroller models have at least one hardware PWM output channel that could be used to control an h-bridge, we’ll take a quick look at several models that are particularly...
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The democrats and President Obama say they want a balanced approach to the Federal Budget crisis. They propose equal parts of: Tax more Spend more Borrow more See? Balanced!
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Power MOSFET transistors are voltage controlled switches. They begin to turn on at their rated “gate threshold voltage” or Vgs(th). Most of the datasheet ratings are given for a fully saturated...
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Take the patient’s weight, height, blood pressure and temperature. Listen to him describe his symptoms. Inform him that he probably has a virus and should go home and get lots of rest and drink lots of...
View ArticleModeling a Locking Mechanism in Onshape
Here’s a quick video I make to show someone how to model a helical slot that joins two other slots.
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