Stepping motor technology is a well-established solution for motion control, commonly used in computer peripherals and other applications involving digital control. This book serves as an introductory guide, helping readers understand the key features of stepping motor systems and how these features are leveraged in the development of new motors, drives, and controllers. It presents fundamental theoretical concepts related to performance, assuming no prior knowledge of electrical machines and focusing on practical applications.
Paul Acarnley’s widely recognized reference has been thoroughly updated in this fourth edition to include many new applications that have emerged since the last edition. Topics covered include drive circuits, precise load positioning, static torque characteristics, multi-step operation, torque and speed characteristics, high-speed operation, open-loop and closed-loop control, and microprocessor-based stepping motor systems.
