Essential Guide to DC Brushed Motor Controllers/Drivers
May 6, 2021
Brushed DC motor controllers and drivers deliver sophisticated features that provide unique benefits constituting "smart” control.
Brushed DC motors are everywhere. They are just one type of DC motor used in a range of industrial, automotive, and consumer products. While the motor specifications are important, it is the electronic control circuitry that is the secret to achieving the desired features and performance.
Download this white paper to learn about brushed motor operation and application. Also covered are some recently introduced brushed motor controllers and drivers that provide unique benefits called "smart" control.
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