For all their energy savings and control benefits, when VFDs fail, they bring motor-driven industrial operations to a dead stop. To avoid such situations, savvy engineers ensure drive-system ...

Dublin, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Market by Type (AC, DC, Servo), End-users (Industrial, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Power Generation), Application ...

Variable frequency drives have an Achilles Heel. Even though the VFD itself is protected against damaging electrical conditions, the drive's power cables can fail when subjected to heat or voltage ...

This article presents a reference design for driving a vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) using the MAX15005 power-supply controller in a flyback topology. The design obtains multiple output voltages ...

The use of variable-frequency drives (VFDs) to control ac motors has increased dramatically in recent years. In addition to their low operating cost and high performance, they save energy. Today, the ...

A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) regulates the speed of a 3-phase AC electric motor by controlling the frequency and voltage of the power it delivers to the motor. These devices, also known as ...

The prime and immediately tangible target for saving energy using variable frequency drives (VFDs) is old mechanical systems, typically using centrifugal pumps and fans, that vary the flow of either ...

This is the second half of a two-part article discussing principles and application of the AC induction motors that provide motive power for most of the equipment HVACR engineers specify. In March, we ...

This application note introduces a variety of Allegro current sensors used for voltage isolation in variable frequency drives. These current sensors help achieve high isolation ratings that meet ...

When it comes to making decisions among various automation technologies to perform a task, the answer is rarely clear cut. Ultimately, the decision is often tied to the specifics of the application ...