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4.4 Trapezoidal commutation

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Description

March 7, 2019

In this video, we'll discuss how a brushless DC (BLDC) motor is commutated using trapezoidal commutation, the benefits and disadvantages of this method, and how it is implemented using sensored and sensorless techniques.

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brushless-dc-motor-4-commutation-trapezoidal-control-presentation.pdf

Additional information

Read the app note: Sensored 3-Phase BLDC Motor Control Using MSP430

Generate your own commutation table: Trapezoidal control 3-phase BLDC motors using hall sensors

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