Title :
Designing intelligent muscle into industrial motion control
Author :
Jahns, Thomas M.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Corp., Schenectady, NY, USA
fDate :
10/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Following a brief discussion of the underlying PIC (power integrated circuit) semiconductor technology, a tutorial review of PIC applications in a broad spectrum of stepper, DC, brushless DC, and AC motor drive configurations is presented. PIC designs used in motor drives covering a range of power ratings from <100 W to >10 kW are surveyed. Strengths and limitations of present PIC technology are discussed, revealing likely directions for future PIC developments and their potential impact on tomorrow´s motion control systems
Keywords :
electric drives; electric motors; industrial control; integrated circuit technology; machine control; position control; power integrated circuits; AC motor drive; brushless DC; industrial motion control; machine control; position control; power integrated circuit; stepper; Costs; Electrical equipment industry; Industrial control; Integrated circuit reliability; Integrated circuit technology; Motion control; Motor drives; Muscles; Power electronics; Silicon;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
