Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Content
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Our motor drivers, angle and position sensors, chargers, and regulators offer all the necessary elements to deliver the cutting-edge control and power efficiency in UAV designs. These parts feature high performance, reliability, and security, and are engineered to help simplify the design process.
MPS’s portfolio of solutions offer top-of-the-line performance and efficiency in tiny package sizes, providing everything you need to power up the system.
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BIPOLAR STEPPER MOTORS (PART II): MICROSTEPPING AND DECAY MODESIn Part I of this series, we covered the bipolar stepper motor’s three control modes as well as its mechanical structure, including dual full-bridge drive. In Part II, we will discuss microstepping and how it controls the dual full-bridge drive. Previously, half-step stepping mode was introduced as a combination of single-phase stepping and full-step stepping to obtain more electrical angle pos...
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BIPOLAR STEPPER MOTORS (PART I): CONTROL MODESIn the intelligent era, stepper motors are widely used due to their unique open-loop position control performance. Each device has specific requirements that ensure there is a smooth output torque while the stepper motor rotates. Rotation stability is closely related to the motor’s physical construction as well as its control mode. This article introduces the bipolar stepper motor and discusses i...
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USING CURRENT REGULATION IN DC MOTOR DRIVERSWhen starting a DC motor, large currents can be required that place a burden on the motor driver and power supply. This article will discuss using the current regulation function integrated into many motor driver ICs, while using examples from Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) to address high-current conditions. In many cases, using current regulation can allow designers to use a smaller motor drive...
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANGLE, POSITION, AND CURRENT SENSINGOverview of MPS position sensors and current sensors.
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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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MPQ2908 48V BUCK CONVERTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE REFERENCE DESIGNNew automotive designs are adopting 48V power systems in order to reduce power loss in the vehicle’s cable harnesses and reduce their weight. However, this presents a challenge when trying to comply with EMC regulations. Success is possible through thoughtful component placement and PCB layout, together with techniques like frequency spread-spectrum (FSS). This reference design showcases a ...
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MCAR BMSMulti-Terrain EV showcasing MPS fully-integrated battery management system solution: compact PCB, 8s/16s battery packs, accurate monitoring, high power, long runtime. Battery Management Solutions
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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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ENERGY RECYCLING IN DC MOTOR DRIVESWhen decelerating a moving mass in a permanent magnet motor drive, energy stored in the mechanical system may be returned through the motor driver to the power source. If this energy is not properly accounted for, it can cause damage to the motor driver or the rest of the system by causing an increase in the power supply voltage. In this article, we will look at ways to dissipate this energy safe...
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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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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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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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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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ROBOTICSAs robotics systems improve with the advances of Industry 4.0, their standards for power, sensing, and control also increase. In this rapidly growing industry, every day is a new opportunity to develop robots that offer better and better flexibility, energy efficiency, and system intelligence. Robots variety of uses have led to smaller, increasingly mobile innovations with highly integrated commun...
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DRONES & MULTICOPTERSDrones and multicopters are a rapidly growing market, as consumer applications increase and prices plummet. New drone models must be able to offer advanced speed, navigation, and control systems as well as the longest possible airtime. Safety, reliability, and ease of use are crucial to each part — and the holistic function — of these small unmanned aircraft. To ensure that flight is safe and effi...
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REFRIGERATORSRefrigerators must offer customers the key features of reliability, effective cooling, energy efficiency, and convenience. These key appliances must keep food the correct temperature without being noisy or significantly raising power bills. New generations of refrigerators are integrating smart-home ready features such as touch screens, wireless connectivity, and predictive maintenance. As one of ...
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NOTEBOOKS (IMVP8)Notebook computers and laptops are a crucial device for many consumers and businesses, and therefore need to be able to offer reliable performance and a streamlines user experience in a slim package. As new technologies and applications continue to enter the market, notebooks and laptops must balance increasing processing performance and efficiency demands with customer expectations for small, lig...
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PORTABLE POWER TOOLSPortable power tools offer a wide variety of features to a range of customers from everyday consumers doing small home improvement projects to construction and maintenance professionals. Because of this, portable power tool designs often demand high flexibility and have strict power, safety, and total size requirements. Both cordless and corded power tools must be able to offer high efficiency in ...
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AIR CONDITIONERSAir conditioners for both industrial and residential applications must offer customers the key features of reliability, energy efficiency, and convenience. The best air conditioning systems provide cool air without introducing a lot of noise or raising power bills. New generations of air conditioners are integrating smart-home ready features such as capacitive touch, predictive maintenance, and wi...
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3D PRINTERS3D printers are an increasingly popular tool for industrial and home use. Their ability to print objects, rather than simply images or documents, opens up a world of possibility for the user and a range of challenges for the designer. Accurate, precise motor control is more important than ever in these devices, and speed is a key differentiator for new designs. Consumer expectations are growing fo...
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MULTI-FUNCTION PRINTERSMulti-function printers typically offer printing, scanning, copying, and sometimes more features within one consumer device. Both inkjet and laser printers are incorporating more features, easier wireless connectivity, and smoother user interfaces into new designs. These all-in-one printers must be able to quickly print or image high-quality renditions of documents or photos, and energy-saving tre...
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