Conventional vehicles that rely on internal combustion engines (ICE) could become a rarity in the next couple of decades. Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity, replacing petrol-driven transportation faster than expected. Despite a higher initial price tag, EVs typically offer savings over time. The environmental benefits aside (which are noteworthy), EVs cost half as…
How to select an electronic speed controller for your drone
An electronic speed controller (ESC) is a vital component of a First Person View (FPV) drone. A drone’s propulsion system is built from three main components: The flight controller The electronic speed controller (ESC) The drone motors The flight controller receives signals from the radio transmitter and sends signals to the ESC. Accordingly, the ESC…
Renesas releases inductive-position sensor automotive reference designs
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has released a catalog of reference designs for its innovative inductive position sensors aimed at automotive and industrial electric motors. With the Resolver 4.0 Catalog, engineers now have a resource of 80 instant designs based on the IPS2 motor commutation sensors, with each reference design targeting…
Diodes releases seven-channel transistor array
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new transistor array. The DIODES ULN62003A consists of seven 500mA-rated open-drain transistors, where all their sources are connected to a common ground pin. Capable of driving a wide variety of loads — such as solenoids, relays, DC motors, and LED displays — this high-current transistor array is aimed at climate…
STMicroelectronics’ new dual high-output amplifier offers simplified circuitry
The STMicroelectronics TSB582 dual high-output amplifier simplifies circuitry for driving inductive and low-ohmic loads like motors, valves, and rotary resolvers in industrial applications and automotive systems such as steer-by-wire and auto-parking. The TSB582 operates from 4 to 36V supplies and contains two operational amplifiers (op amps), each capable of sinking/sourcing up to 200mA. This enables direct connection…
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…