Practice Motor Controllers (6.6.3) - MOSFET Applications

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Question 1.
What is PWM?
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Think about how we can adjust power output.
Question 2.
Name one type of motor that can be controlled by a motor controller.
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Remember our discussion about types of motors.
3Question 3.
What does PWM stand for?
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What are the first letters of each word?
4Question 4.
Which motor type does NOT typically use a commutator?
- DC Motor
- BLDC Motor
- Stepper Motor
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Think about the naming 'brushless' means there's no brushes.
Question 5.
Design a simple PWM circuit to control the speed of a DC motor. Describe the components you would use and how they will interact.
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Consider how changes in the duty cycle affect the power delivered.
Question 6.
Discuss the trade-offs of using MOSFETs over traditional relays for motor control applications.
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Think about speed and efficiency advantages.

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