The Ion microstepping digital drive supports two-phase bipolar motors and automatically switches between user-defined current modes. With a 256 microstep/step-programmable resolution, the drive ...

If an engineer using a full-step, 5-phase motion system wants to improve performance without a complete redesign, then switching to a 5-phase system with microstepping capability may do the trick.

The ViX Drive/Controller from Parker Motion uses all-digital technology to offer up to 8A RMS continuous in a compact (4.9 × 1.65 × 3.35 inches) space-savings package. The unit offers selectable ...

Lauded for an advanced functionality supported by industry-standard communications options, a new microstepping drive is said to achieve servo-like performance at a lower cost than conventional servo ...

This post sponsored by Texas Instruments. The DRV8846 provides a highly integrated stepper motor driver for cameras, printers, projectors, and other automated equipment applications. The device has ...

Microstepping is a major advancement in step motor technology introduced many years ago that allows motors to make finer steps in movement. By manipulating the current vector, microstepping creates ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Microstepping a two-phase stepper motor requires the winding currents to be 90° out-of- phase so that the stepper ...

Motion Control Products Ltd is launching the DMD556 next-generation digital microstepping drive that is claimed to benefit from unprecedented audio noise reduction (by 70%) and smooth low-speed ...

AutomationDirect’s SureStep line of motion control products now includes a low cost of entry digital stepper drive in a compact package. AutomationDirect’s SureStep line of motion control products now ...

AutomationDirect’s SureStep line of motion control products now includes a low cost of entry digital stepper drive in a compact package. AutomationDirect’s SureStep line of motion control products now ...

The ION microstepping digital drive is a fully enclosed module that provides motion control, network connectivity, and amplification for brushed or brushless dc motors or stepmotors. The unit supports ...