Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM): An Introduction What a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) actually is A permanent magnet synchronous motor uses permanent magnets (typically NdFeB rare-earth magnets) mounted on or embedded in the rotor to gen... 29 Jan 2026
Using Relays to Lock Motor Phases on a Motor Controller In many motor-driven systems, a shaft that spins freely when the drive is off is a problem. A pump can windmill under back-pressure. A conveyor or actuator can run on under load. A test rig can coast ... 8 Jan 2026
The Advantages of Acrylic Based Conformal Coating in Motor Control Electronics Why We Use Acrylic Conformal Coating on Power Electronics Motor controllers rarely live in clean, dry, temperature-stable environments. They sit inside pumps, next to motors, in plant rooms, on vehicl... 8 Jan 2026
Brushless DC Motors vs Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors Differences, Similarities, and Practical Considerations Brushless DC (BLDC) motors and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) are two of the most widely used motor types in modern electric drive ... 19 Dec 2025
The Rise of Low Inductance Motors As greater and greater efficiency is sought in motor technology this has led to increasingly low inductance motors being developed, with the aim being to enable higher power handling in motors, thereb... 19 Oct 2025
The Value of Vertical Integration in Motor Control Design and Manufacture It is firstly worth clarifying what we mean by vertical integration. A vertically integrated company is one that takes responsibility for all aspects of its delivery from sales, through design and man... 19 Oct 2025
The Downside of Field Oriented Control (FOC) with Sensorless Brushless DC Motors Field-Oriented Control (FOC), also known as vector control, is a popular technique for controlling Brushless DC (BLDC) motors due to its ability to provide smooth and precise control over motor torque... 22 Aug 2024
Finding the Sweet Spot between Specification and Price in Custom Motor Control Electronics Almost every financial decision we make involves a trade off between specification and price. Whether it’s looking at a new car and deciding that you will just have to go with the slightly smaller eng... 16 Jul 2024
The Benefits of 4-Quadrant Sensorless Brushless DC Motor Control Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are at the forefront of modern motion control systems, offering advantages such as high efficiency, reliability, and compact design. While BLDC motors are inherently versati... 9 Jul 2024
The Challenges of Driving Motors with Low Inductance One of the more intricate challenges faced in the realm of motor control is effectively driving motors with low inductance. Low inductance motors, while beneficial in numerous applications due to thei... 13 May 2024
The Future of Motor Control: Sensored vs. Sensorless BLDC Motors and Zikodrive's Role At Zikodrive, we are at the forefront of motor control technology, specializing in both sensored and sensorless brushless DC (BLDC) motor controllers. In this article, we will delve into the key diffe... 3 May 2024