Automation solutions are already standard in many sectors, where servo technology is boosting productivity and cost-efficiency. Smart factories are a reality, as manufacturing is more connected to both the outside world and to the manufacturing process. Further advances will be achieved through faster and more precise feedback and control – made possible through the interaction of servo motors and servo drives.
Motors today are increasingly compact but are housing an ever-greater range of functions. Given the increased volume of data involved in communication with the drive, reliable transfer connections that operate at the highest possible speeds are essential. And when internal data and power interfaces can be connected quickly, reliably and efficiently, productivity is increased.
The 3 Elements of All Motor
Control Solutions
Motor
Motor Control & Drive Design
Cable Assembly
The muscle of the system, servo motors or linear, spindle or stepper motors
The brains of the system, a servo drive or a variable frequency drive
Connects the brains of the system (the drive) to the brawn (the motor)
Today’s Top Motor Control Applications
Robotics
Factory
Automation
IoT
IIoT
Industry 4.0
Droids
Autonomous
Vehicles
Today’s Top 5 Motion Control Trends
Low-cost, high-performance microcontrollers have fueled the rapid emergence of digital motor control able to respond to operating conditions through software control
The focus of motion control today is the special control technology of
motion systems with electric actuators such as DC/AC servo motors
Safety systems with “safety on board,’’
redundant fail-safe systems with two processors
Single cable servo drive systems replacing conventional
2-cable servo drive systems
Decentralized drive systems for smart motors
The Motor
The muscle of the system,
servo motors or other motors
MOTOR CONTROL & DRIVE DESIGN
Efficient, reliable operation
and safety
Today’s industrial applications require progressively smaller, more efficient and precise motor control designs. Semiconductor manufacturers are being pushed to deliver greater performance and integrated functionality at the processing level. A few examples include:
• Microchip PIC® MCUs and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers
• ST STM32 32-bit ARM® Cortex MCUs
• NXP Kinetis® K Series: High-Performance MCUs based on ARM®
Cortex™ M4 Core• NXP MC56F84xxx: Digital Signal Controllers
• NXP S12ZVM: S12ZVM Mixed-Signal MCU for Automotive & Industrial
Motor Control Applications
• Intel® MAX® 10 FPGAs
TE complements this processing power with intelligent servo drives that allow designers to control speed, torque and motor protection.
With today's magnetic design and other innovations,
motors are delivering more torque and power density in a smaller package.
Cable Assemblies
Every Connection Counts –
Motor Connectivity Solutions
Industrial Mini
I/O Connectors
Industrial RJ45
Connectors
Industrial USB Connectors
M8/M12 Connectors
D-Subminiature Connectors
AMPMODU Connectors
Terminal
Blocks
Why TE Connectivity
for motor control drives?
Motion Control Application Experts + A One-Stop Shop
One-stop shop – from the motor to the drive and everything in between
Expertise and focus on applications – engineers who are specialists in
motor control
Products with compact design, flexibility and reliability
Excellent quality with product innovations across the board
TE solutions are focused on precisely meeting your
cutting-edge production needs. TE will help you save time and money by working with you to select the complete solution for your application – from the first idea through final design.
Because Every Connection Counts
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There are a variety of motor types available in today’s market, including induction motors, servo motors, DC motors (both brushed and brushless), and others. The current trend is toward brushless DC motors, known as BLDC motors.
Motor drives simply designs and minimize board space while complimenting DSPs, DSCs and ARM®
based MCUs.
What products are in a control drive from TE?
You can’t be smart without good connections
• Ethernet connectivity
• Precision and
power resistors
• Filters
• Standard board to board connectors
• Wire to board connectors
• Sensors
• Relays
Industrial Mini I/O Connectors
TE’s Industrial Mini I/O Field Installable connector provides innovative and time-saving wire-termination. A space saving and reliable I/O solution for industrial environments.
Industrial RJ45 Connectors
TE´s Industrial Ethernet RJ45 connectors offer a ruggedized design for use in Industrial Ethernet applications and are equipped with a robust and fast termination technology, utilizing the company’s common core design in the RJ45 Modular Plug Series.
Industrial USB Connectors
TE´s Industrial USB connectors are ideal for all industrial USB applications where a high locking force or a sealed design is required. The IP20 series of Industrial USB connectors features an integrated locking mechanism with audible and tactile feedback.
M8/M12 Connectors
TE's M8/M12 Connector System for machine industrial automation and control applications safely and reliably ensures communication in industrial environments.
D-Subminiature Connectors
TE, the industry leader in D-Subminiature solutions, provides a complete range of quality, time-tested D-sub connectors that have become the standard in the D-Sub industry.
AMPMODU Connectors
The AMPMODU interconnect system is the proven TE solution and signal standard for Automation and Control applications. These connectors are designed to reliably and economically meet the packaging and interconnection needs of today’s industrial environments.
Terminal Blocks
TE´s Terminal Blocks offer design engineers a reliable connector system with a variety of connection styles and range of centerlines. They are used for a range of Data, Signal and Power applications.
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