A DC motor drive is an electronic power converter to drive brushed DC motors; it is typically supplied by a stable 50/60 Hz supply.
The DC motor drive provides a variable DC voltage output to adjust the motor speed and direction, with torque proportional to the current. Read more
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DC motor drives
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Application examples
This topology provides a cost-sensitive solution for low to medium power motors in industrial and consumer applications. The control simplicity allows quick time-to-market in small form factors. Typical applications include motorized positioners, toys, small appliances, valves, and power tools.
Key challenges
- Cost-effective solutions based on simple electronic controls and software
Our products and solutions
Our offer includes an extensive range of STM32 32-bit microcontrollers, STM32MPx microprocessors (MPUs), power discrete devices such as rectifiers, thyristors, IGBTs, power MOSFETs, and monolithic motor drivers to help build scalable and compact power stages ranging up to a few hundred watts.
ST also provides an extensive portfolio of high-performance operational amplifiers and comparators, switching and linear regulators, MEMS inertial and environmental sensors, machine learning inertial measurement units, and a comprehensive range of software and hardware evaluation tools to help reduce development time and cost.
