Washing controls have used power inverters to control motor speeds for years. Variable-speed control enables a significant simplification of the mechanical system by replacing a clutch and gearbox ...

Recently, International Rectifier released its iMotion control platform for air conditioners in China and Japan (see "Air Conditioner Chip Set Is Way Cool," March 30, 2006, p. 36). This month, IR ...

Big ol’ motors are great when you need to get a big job done, but they can be expensive or hard to source new. However, there’s a source of big, fat, juicy motors right at home for most people – the ...

Xiaomi has introduced the Mijia 12kg front load washing machine in its home market of China. The appliance is listed on JD.com and other platforms at 1,624 yuan, which is around 228 dollars. With the ...

Speed, torque, and horsepower are three inter-related parameters in motor control. The speed of a motor, measured in revolutions per minute (rpm), defines a motor's ability to spin at a rate per unit ...