When you get the call, “The motor won’t start,” you’d best have a logical and systematic plan in place to approach the problem. “Easter egging” just doesn’t work unless you happen to be very lucky!

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we presented a 3-phase, 480VAC motor circuit with its associated controls (Figure). We stepped through a logical, systematic approach to troubleshoot the main power ...

Be careful with single-phase motors, as most single-phase motors have components to help them start or continue to run ...

Motor control circuits in appliances including refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners, need to operate more efficiently, reliably and safely while meeting cost requirements. With energy ...

Guest columnist Alfred Hesener, European marketing director at Fairchild Semiconductor, describes how good design of power switches can help reduce losses in motor control circuits. Energy-saving ...

Note: This specialization requires purchase of a hardware kit in order to apply your knowledge and skill with real world tools. The hardware will be used to complete the lab exercises across the four ...

In nearly 40 years of continuousMustang Monthlypublishing we’ve seen countless full-scale restorations that just don’t work the way they should. They look great, but they just don’t operate as Ford ...

April 24, 1997by EDN Staff Comments 0 Advertisement April 24, 1997 Making motor-control circuits smaller, cheaper, better Bonnie C Baker, Burr-Brown Corp Advertisement Partner Content Unlocking the ...

Embedded exhibition sets out to simplify DC motor control circuits Richard Wilson Simplifying the design of DC motor control circuits was the aim of a number of microcontroller announcements at last ...