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DC BRUSH COMMUTATED VS. BRUSHLESS MOTORS - A Comparison of Motor Technologies and Selection Considerations

Nov. 8, 2016
Sponsored by Ametek
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 primary considereations in the technology selection process.

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