This study investigates the use of a closed-loop speed control approach based on fuzzy logic for brushless DC (BLDC) motors in Electric Vehicle (EV) applications. The primary objective is to overcome ...

This paper introduces a novel multi-stage FOPD(1 + PI) controller for DC motor speed control, optimized using the Pelican Optimization Algorithm (POA). Traditional PID controllers often fall short in ...

Let us begin this session by revisiting a nostalgic motor control IC—the AN6651—designed for rotating speed control of compact DC motors used in tape recorders, record players, and similar devices.

Electric motors, which convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, play an essential role in a variety of industrial and robotics applications. Given that electric motors account for ...

The design of different three-phase brushless DC motors and how they generate torque. How magnetics, construction, and other factors impact torque, speed, and smoothness in BLDC motors. General ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

How current-control loops in BLDC motors improve performance and efficiency while protecting against overcurrent conditions. The differences between current-control loops, field-oriented control (FOC) ...