A motor — or a generator — requires some normal magnets and some electromagnets. The usual arrangement is to have a brushed commutator that both powers the electromagnets and switches their polarity ...

The broad world of DC motors is divided into two basic categories: brushed and brushless. The brushed motor has been around “forever” and while billions of such motors in use prove it can work well, ...

Why there’s a continuing role for brushed DC motors. The multitude of small-motor applications for autos. How motor drivers can enhance performance and connectivity. It’s easy to assume that brushed ...

Highly versatile packages ideal for new platform designs, redesigns and derivative products. · GlobeNewswire Inc. ROHM Continues to Expand its Motor Driver Solutions Contributing to greater comfort ...

Despite the best efforts of the RepRap community over the last twenty years, self-replicating 3D printers have remained a stubbornly elusive goal, largely due to the difficulty of printing electronics ...

When choosing a modern power tool, there are many factors to consider before buying. The power source, brand, and price are arguably the most important, but there's one more key distinction to make: ...

This article explains how to create a brushed DC motor programmable speed regulator that is low-noise, high-performance, and affordable. The regulator is not affected by changes in temperature, ...

In microfluidics, motor selection directly impacts precision, reliability, efficiency, and overall system lifespan. The industry’s two main motor technologies – brushed DC and brushless DC (BLDC) – ...

KYOTO, Japan, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ROHM Co., Ltd. has developed two new motor driver ICs for brushed DC motors, BD60210FV (20V, 2ch) and BD64950EFJ (40V, 1ch), which are intended for use in ...

For brushed dc motors, Rohm has developed a pair of driver ICs. BD60210FV is for two 8 – 18V 1A motors (4A peak) and comes in a 5 x 6.4mm 16pad SSOP. It has a number of modes, including ...