Motor Drives, Robotics & Controls

    March 2024
    ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 Motors Represent the Latest Evolution of Motor Efficiency

    ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 Motors Represent the Latest Evolution of Motor Efficiency

    ­Motor operators in all industries are staying ahead of the curve in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship with ABB Baldor-Reliance® SP4™ motors. ABB’s SP4technology meets the NEMA Super Premium® efficiency level in a standard AC induction motor design operating across the line, independently of
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    Date:
    03/13/2024
    SEGGER's J-Link Debug Probes Support Renesas RZ/V2H MPU

    SEGGER's J-Link Debug Probes Support Renesas RZ/V2H MPU

    ­The RZ/V2H is a single-chip MPU designed for next-generation robotics applications that require both vision AI and real-time control capabilities. With the integration of four Arm Cortex-A55 CPU cores, two Cortex-R8 cores, and one Cortex-M33 sub-core, the RZ/V2H can effectively manage both vision AI and real-time cont
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    Date:
    03/06/2024
    Renesas Unveils Powerful Single-Chip RZ/V2H MPU for Next-Gen Robotics with Vision AI and Real-Time Control

    Renesas Unveils Powerful Single-Chip RZ/V2H MPU for Next-Gen Robotics with Vision AI and Real-Time Control

    ­Renesas Electronics Corporation has expanded its popular RZ Family of microprocessors (MPUs) with a new device targeting high-performance robotics applications. Offering the highest levels of performance within the family, the RZ/V2H enables both vision AI and real-time control capabilities.  The device comes
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    Date:
    03/06/2024
    Advanced Simulation Optimizes Embedded Motor Design

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    Figure 1: Principle of BLDC- and PMSM-motor with a B6 Bridge

    ­In the past, the number of automotive applications driven by electrical motors increased from year to year. In the beginning, there were only a few applications such as brushed DC-motors, fuel pumps, windshield wipers, ABS, or window lifters, that were simply controlled by switches or relays. For these electrically dr
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    Date:
    03/01/2024
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