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Available with or without Hall-effect sensors, the EC-10 brushless motor measures 10-mm in diameter and 25.6-mm long and weighs in at 15g. To maintain reliable heat dissipation and high overload, the coils reside outside the rotor. Continuous output power is 8W while maximum speed is 80,000 rpm. Other features include an ambient temperature range from -40°C to +100°C, neodymium magnets, a time constant of 3.5 ms, and a choice of several different windings. Control electronics are also available. MAXON MOTOR USA, Fall River, MA. (800) 865-7540.