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Linear Servo Motors and Actuators:
the secret weapon OEM engineers don’t know they have
Linear Servo Motors are a permanent-magnet-based technology to generate linear motion in one axis. They are relatively simple to build, design and integrate, and their extremely high reliability and increasing power density make them excel in an array of automated machines. In this article we answer four frequently asked questions about Linear Servo Motors.
Firmware 101: What is it, why do I need it, and when should I update it?
You may or may not have heard the term "firmware" before. However, if you own any modern electronic device, you use firmware. But what does this term mean? What is firmware? In lay terms, firmware is software embedded in hardware. ...
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What’s the difference between a motion controller and a driver?
There are numerous terms that float around the motion control world and they can sometimes be confusing to novice engineers. It also can be quite unnerving to design a motion controller into a machine platform only to realize later that ...
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Motion Control Basics: What is a Motion Profile?
A motion profile is a two-dimensional visual plot of the operation of a motor. Typically, it is plotted as a trapezoid, where time is the base and speed is represented by the height; the trapezoid’s sides are the rate of ...
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Controller chips offer a variety of origin return sequences to meet application requirements
Origin return (or built-in homing) allows the controller to move the motor back to its initial, or starting, position. Every Nippon Pulse controller chip, in each of the four series, has multiple origin return sequences available, though the specific types ...
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4 steps to choosing a motion controller
A simple-to-follow graphic on the considerations required to choose any motion controller for your application. View Whitepaper
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How to choose a servo controller for your application
When it comes to developing a new application, you have many options for control: all-in-one controller boxes, integration-ready boards, and ASIC chips for complete customization. What factors should be taken into consideration when selecting a motion controller option? View Whitepaper
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Using a Dedicated Pulse Control LSI vs. a CPU for Motion Control
Basics of acceleration/deceleration control Acceleration and deceleration control is important to understand when it comes to motion control. Good acceleration and deceleration control is needed to ensure quick and accurate positioning, and fast settling without damaging your equipment or materials. ...
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Basics of Servo Motor Control
This document explains the difference between a servo motor and a stepper motor when connected to a servo driver. It covers the terms used in controlling the pulse train that is supplied to the servo motor by a PCL series ...
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