Single-phase and 3-phase AC squirrel cage induction motors need some type of control circuit to initiate a start or stop function. The two types of ladder control circuits commonly used are the 2-wire ...

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we presented a 3-phase, 480VAC motor circuit with its associated controls (Figure). We stepped through a logical, systematic approach to troubleshoot the main power ...

When building a dedicated race car for competition use—one that will always be trailered and never be used on the street—it’s imperative that the wiring system not only be kept simple but be easy to ...

Note: This specialization requires purchase of a hardware kit in order to apply your knowledge and skill with real world tools. The hardware will be used to complete the lab exercises across the four ...

In this online engineering specialization, you will master sensor and motor theory and program these devices in a microprocessor system. You will complete courses in sensors and sensor circuit design; ...

Completing a late-model EFI engine swap is challenging enough without taking wiring into consideration, and while the wiring aspect of the swap is usually one of the last things people think of, it is ...

Guest columnist Alfred Hesener, European marketing director at Fairchild Semiconductor, describes how good design of power switches can help reduce losses in motor control circuits. Energy-saving ...

Development Tool and Configurable Motor Control Libraries Minimize Design Resources for Faster Time-to-Market SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Motor control application designers are now moving ...