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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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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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ACCURATE, VERSATILE ANGLE POSITION SENSORS WITH PUSH-BUTTON DETECTIONThis compact sensor knob demo displays the accuracy and flexibility of the MagAlpha family of magnetic angular position sensors. These sensors provide revolutionary performance and versatility for a wide variety of applications, including absolute angle detection and HMI buttons and knobs. MagAlpha sensors use MPS’s patented SpinAxisTM Hall measurement technique, which provides instantaneous digit...
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MA700 SERIES: LOW-LATENCY, CONTACTLESS MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSORS | MPSThe MA700 series consists of six Hall-based sensors ranging from 10-bit to 14-bit resolution. These ICEncoders are ideal motion control solutions for embedded motion control and motor feedback loop management in a variety of motor applications. They offer top-of-the-line system design flexibility thanks to a small 3mmx3mm QFN package and multiple interface options. Features include: Can be plac...
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MA780 & MA782: NEW MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSORS INCLUDE WORLD'S SMALLEST ICENCODERThe new MA78x family of magnetic angle sensors feature the world's smallest ICEncoderTM, and offer the next generation of sensing for battery-powered and angle measurement applications. Smallest Footprint:2mmx2mm(MA782)or 3mmx3mm(MA780)package Optimized for low power systems Wake on change Resolves small angle changes See All Angular Position Sensors
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANGLE, POSITION, AND CURRENT SENSINGOverview of MPS position sensors and current sensors.
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IF SMALL IS TOO BIG: THE NEW MA782 HALL ENCODER IS THE WORLD’S SMALLEST TRUE ABSOLUTE IC ENCODER®Over the last several decades, product development has become more and more dominated by design and ergonomic aspects. We all happily embrace this as consumers, but as developing engineers we are also aware of the implications on our daily work. Complex functions get squeezed into tiny packages, and increasing numbers of applications are now battery-powered and mobile. This also has a significant...
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STEPPER MOTORS BASICS: TYPES, USES, AND WORKING PRINCIPLESIn this article, we will cover the basics of stepper motors. You will learn about the working principles, construction, control methods, uses, and types of stepper motors, as well as its advantages and disadvantages. A stepper motor is an electric motor whose main feature is that its shaft rotates by performing steps, that is, by moving by a fixed amount of degrees. This feature is obtained tha...
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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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UNDERSTANDING THE MAGALPHA DIGITAL FILTER: BENEFITS OF THE MA732 & MA330This article, second in the series on the MPS MagAlpha magnetic rotary angle sensor family, looks at how the unique SpinaxisTM sensing technology uses digital filtering to achieve the final output resolution, and introduces the MA732 and MA300 versions with programmable filter settings. After sampling the angle via an array of front end Hall elements, the sensor accumulates samples into a modified...
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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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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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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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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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SMART TRACKERSSmart trackers are one of the latest innovations in the growing market of wearable and highly portable devices. Intended to help the user track or find items such as keys, critical features include multi-standard wireless connectivity — such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and near field communication (NFC) — as well as reliable sensing and feedback to communicate the devices location. These high levels...
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