The motor controller is one of the most important components of an electric bicycle or e-bike. It’s an electronic device that manages the operation of an electric motor. It also connects to all other major parts of an e-bike, including the battery, brakes, sensors, throttle, and motor. The motor controller acts like the brain of…
What components are required to build an e-bike?
An electric bike, or e-bike, is a popular, eco-friendly option for daily commutes. These bicycles are equipped with an electric motor to assist users in pedaling. E-bikes have next-to-no running costs, requiring little maintenance. They also let riders avoid gasoline costs, vehicle traffic congestion, and parking fees. Most users buy assembled models, but it’s also possible…
Infineon introduces highly-integrated motor controller and gate driver
Due to their numerous advantages, three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors are becoming the preferred choice for designing modern battery-powered motor products. However, reducing their size and weight to enhance ergonomics and extended battery life leads to design challenges. To help designers meet the end-market objectives, Infineon Technologies has launched the fully programmable motor controllers MOTIX IMD700A and…