When debugging digital designs, it is often difficult-to-impossible to set up an oscilloscope to trigger on specific and unique signal problems. The Keysight Technologies Inc. Zone Trigger, which is … [Read more...] about Application Note: Triggering on Infrequent Anomalies and Complex Signals using Zone Trigger
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Connecting Brushless DC Motors –the Phase Relationship
Brushless DC motor phase and sensor leads must be connected in a precise phase configuration for proper operation. Often the proper connection information is unavailable or explained differently from … [Read more...] about Connecting Brushless DC Motors –the Phase Relationship
Brushed vs Brushless DC Motors? – Which meets your Design Goals
Brush and brushless motor technologies are both applicable in today’s motion control market. Selection depends on many factors and how they affect the goals of the designer. This paper discusses the … [Read more...] about Brushed vs Brushless DC Motors? – Which meets your Design Goals
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC LOAD SUPPORT FOR LINEAR MOTION SYSTEMS
Support mechanics are one of the most critical components in a linear motion design and set the stage for achievable performance in almost every metric. Options for components and methods range a … [Read more...] about A COMPLETE GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC LOAD SUPPORT FOR LINEAR MOTION SYSTEMS
The Advantages of Using Edge Bonded Shims
Precision Shims are used as compensators to absorb tolerances between mating components. They significantly reduce manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for each component to be precision … [Read more...] about The Advantages of Using Edge Bonded Shims
Why pay for more than you need in motion control?
OEM needs can be quite different from the specialty machine builder when it comes to specifying motion control components. Learn how to select the best performance and value solution. Fill out this … [Read more...] about Why pay for more than you need in motion control?
How to Ensure Bolted Joint Integrity When Using a Compression Limiter in a Plastic Assembly
Compression Limiters are used to protect plastic components in bolted joints and maintain a threaded fastener’s clamp load by eliminating plastic creep. To function properly, bearing surface beneath … [Read more...] about How to Ensure Bolted Joint Integrity When Using a Compression Limiter in a Plastic Assembly
When to Apply External, Non-Captive and Captive Step Motor Actuators
A common way to generate precise linear motion is to use an electric motor (rotary motion) and pair it with a leadscrew to generate a linear actuation system. Depending upon what this linear actuator … [Read more...] about When to Apply External, Non-Captive and Captive Step Motor Actuators
Navigating the Complexities of Motion Systems
Now more than ever there are more options for motion design solutions covering a long list of varied technologies. It can be intimidating trying to navigate this sea of solutions if you do not … [Read more...] about Navigating the Complexities of Motion Systems
Flexible, robust, precise and efficient: The new benchmark in modular incremental encoders
Requirements vary according to the application, so finding the matching encoder is not an easy thing. As a remedy, Baumer offers a modular encoder platform. The incremental encoders of the OptoPulse … [Read more...] about Flexible, robust, precise and efficient: The new benchmark in modular incremental encoders