Drones & Multicopters
Drones & Multicopters Content
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Our motor drivers, angle and position sensors, chargers, and regulators offer all the necessary elements to deliver the best control and power efficiency in cutting-edge drone and multicopter designs. These parts feature high performance and reliability, as well as low power consumption, to simplify the design process.
MPS’s portfolio of solutions offer high efficiency and minimal cost in tiny package sizes, providing everything you need to power up the system.
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INTEGRATED DRIVERS VS. GATE DRIVERS FOR MOTOR DRIVINGWhen designing a motor control circuit, it is vital to determine how to deliver the high current required to drive the motor. Designers must choose whether to use monolithic integrated circuits that have internal power devices, or gate driver ICs and discrete external power MOSFETs. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and provides guidance on when to choose eit...
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UNDERSTANDING ANGLE POSITION SENSOR RESOLUTION AND BANDWIDTH IN SERVO CONTROL LOOPSThis presentation details the advantages of magnetic angle sensing compared to optical sensing, the differences between Hall-effect and TMR-based solutions, and how to assess resolution accuracy and bandwidth. Learn the impact of error sources, and the importance of calculating real resolution in an application. Next-generation TMR sensor solutions such as the MA600 offer new levels of sensitivity...
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MA102/MA302: 12-BIT, COMPACT ANGLE SENSORS FOR BLDC MOTOR COMMUTATIONThe MagAlpha MA102 and MA302 series replaces discrete Hall switches in any block commutated brushless DC (BLDC) motor, including power tools, fans, white goods, automotive applications, and more. These sensors are available in a small QFN (3mmx3mm) package, providing flexibility for highly compact designs. Changing to a single MA102 or MA302 reduces board space by up to 70% with no need for a sepa...
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANGLE, POSITION, AND CURRENT SENSINGOverview of MPS position sensors and current sensors.
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NEW, THREE-PHASE INTEGRATED POWER STAGE MOTOR DRIVERIntroducing the MP6540 and MP6540H: All new, highly integrated three-stage motor driver power stages from MPS. These parts offer high output current in a tiny package, with excellent efficiency and integrated FETs, saving design time and board space. MPS Motor Drivers Used: MP6540MP6540HMP6540AMP6540HA
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DC MOTOR ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGESLearn about the main features of the different types of DC motors. Understand advantages and disadvantages between a stepper motor, a brushed DC motor, and a brushless DC motor.
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USING MAGALPHA ROTARY MAGNETIC SENSORS IN SIDE SHAFT MODEThe previous article discussed types of magnet and their uses with MPS MagAlpha sensors in “end of shaft” mode. This article will explore the “side shaft“ mode topology. MPS MagAlpha sensors utilize an array of Hall elements in the center of the IC that sense the horizontal vector of the field from the rotating magnet. This field typically comes from a simple two-pole, diam...
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT MAGNET FOR MAGALPHA SENSORSThe MPS MagAlpha family offers rotary Hall effect magnetic sensors that sense the position of a magnet as it rotates above or at the side of the sensor. Exact magnet sizes, shapes, and materials should be selected depending on application requirements and target costs. This article discusses tradeoffs, and how to choose the best magnet for an application. MPS MagAlpha sensors utilize an array o...
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRUSHLESS DC MOTORIntegrating an MMC module into a brushless DC (BLDC) motor provides for more accurate positioning and speed control. This video shows how BLDC motors can perform better than stepper motors or servo motors with MPS's Smart Motor Module Evaluation Kits.
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USING MOSFET DRIVERS FOR MOTOR DRIVESIn motor drive systems, a gate driver or “pre-driver” IC is often used along with N-channel power MOSFETs to provide the high current needed to drive motors. There are a number of design considerations to be made when selecting the driver IC, MOSFETs, and in some cases associated passive components. Often this process is poorly understood, and implementations are less than optimal. Th...
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MAGALPHA MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSOR FAMILYThe ability to detect position or speed is a fundamental requirement in the control and monitoring of many mechanical systems. Slow speed position measurement in applications such as motorized actuators has historically used resistive potentiometers. In high-speed applications such as servo motors, optical encoders have typically been used. Though potentiometers are inexpensive, they suffer from ...
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MCAR ANGLE SENSORSThe mCar is a demonstration and marketing platform for MPS hardware. It integrates MPS power and motion control components in a real, large scale system that allows MPS teams to implement and test hardware and software on a challenging application. mCar was fully developed and fabricated in-house at MPS. Learn more about themCaror visit ourautomotivecomponentspage. MA704 10-bit, High Bandwith, ...
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MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSOR FOR BLDC BRUSHLESS DC MOTORThis video introduces MPS MagAlpha magnetic angle sensor. It can replace optical encoders and Hall sensors that are used in brushless DC motor control applications. The resolution, accuracy and speed of MagAlpha sensor rivals that of more expensive optical encoders, and its small size and flexibility enables solutions that were impossible using previous technologies. MagAlpha BLDC Motor Drivers >...
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MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSORS: RESOLUTION EXPLAINEDBecause optical encoders are functionally similar, “resolution” is often used as a main characteristic for magnetic encoders (a device providing the angle of a magnet attached to a mechanical shaft, under a digital form). Resolution is a key parameter since it indicates the smallest angle that the sensor is capable of resolving. Unfortunately, when comparing products, users may often be misled, as...
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OPTIMIZING HAPTIC HMIS FOR RELIABILITY WITH MAGNETIC SENSORSRotary dials are used in diverse applications for human-machine interfaces (HMI). Touch interfaces include the buttons, knobs, and dials on everyday devices, from automobiles and white goods, to the touch screen on your mobile phone. These devices not only translate human input into an electrical signal, but they also provide an important feature — haptic feedback. This is especially useful for sa...
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MA800 FAMILY: MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSORS FOR HMI KNOBS, DIALS, AND BUTTONSThe MA800, MA820, and MA850 family of magnetic angle sensors comprises a complete solution in a tiny, 3mmx3mm QFN package. Different output interfaces — including SPI, SSI, ABZ, and PWM — offer design flexibility and additional compatibility. Features Contactless Sensing for Long Life with No Wear 8-Bit Resolution Absolute Angle Encoder 0° to 360° True Absolute Angle Output Push and Pull De...
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MAGALPHA POSITION SENSOR USE CASE: POWER DRILLIn this use case, well consider the application of MagAlpha Angle Sensors for BLDC power tools. Using MPSs precision angle solution, all three Hall cells are replaced with a single MA102 Power tools are increasingly using brushless DC motors for efficiency and reliability. Traditionally, these motors have been commutated by placing three discrete Hall cells near the rotor magnet, but this requ...
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AIR PURIFIERS & HUMIDIFIERSAir purifiers and humidifiers must be able to reliably improve air quality for end users. The best designs also offer improved energy efficiency, convenience, and low noise. As more and more appliances are expected to be smart-home ready, consumers are demanding new features such as wireless connectivity for ease of control. To meet and exceed customer expectations, designers are challenged with f...
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OVENSOvens are a key household appliance, and one which consumers expect to be reliable, effective, convenient, and energy efficient. The rise of smart homes has added a new layer of design requirements to new generations of ovens, including durable and intuitive user interfaces, wireless connectivity, smart sensing, and predictive maintenance. IoT capabilities can help keep up with growing consumer ex...
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MA800 FAMILY CONTACTLESS ANGLE SENSING INCREASES RELIABILITY IN ROTARY SWITCH APPLICATIONSThe mechanical potentiometers and switches used in most rotary user interfaces suffer from limited operating life and low reliability due to mechanical wear and susceptibility to environmental damage. This article discusses how magnetic contactless sensing can eliminate these issues and simultaneously provide additional benefits and features. Rotary knobs are used in a diversity of human-to-machi...
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E-SCOOTERSE-scooters have quickly risen in popularity in metropolitan areas and quickly growing cities. Lightweight, eco-friendly, and convenient, these e-scooters are two-wheeled battery-operated vehicles that integrate an electric motor and a controller that assists with increased propulsion. Of course, safety, performance, and cost are the greatest concerns for customers in any vehicle. In addition, new ...
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HOME REMOTE CONTROLSHome remote controls — both infrared (IR) and remote frequency (RF) types — are being used for more and more smart home control systems, including televisions,sound systems, lighting, and other home environment controls. Advanced features are also being incorporated into these devices, such as non-line-of-sight operation, voice control, capacitive touch and haptic feedback, LED displays, and multi...
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MP6530 3-PHASE BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR PRE-DRIVERThe MP6530 is a motor driver IC designed for driving 3-phase brushless DC motors. It’s capable of driving 3 half bridges consisting of six N-channel MOSFETs. BLDC Pre Drivers and Integrated Solutions
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ROTARY SENSOR CONTACTLESS TURNING KNOB MA800The MA800 contactless turning knob rotary sensor features 8 bit resolution and push button detection built in. Communication can be done via SPI, PWM, or ABZ pulses. This video describes some of the applications and the ease of implementation of the MA800 series. MA800 > MagAlpha Position Sensors
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E-BIKESThe worldwide demand for electric bikes (e-bikes) is growing as consumers see e-bikes as an eco-friendly solution to long commutes and rising fuel prices. An e-bike is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor, a battery, and a controller that assists with increased propulsion. New designs — which accommodate shorter recharging times, lighter weights, and higher battery capacity for longer ridin...
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