摘要 |
A method and system for providing sensorless brushless DC motor control using predictive switch timing requires connecting a stator coil in a bridge configuration, applying a positive excitation voltage across the coil for a predetermined time period, deactivating the excitation voltage, and monitoring the voltage (VEMF) generated due to electro-motive force (EMF) across the coil. The polarity of VEMF changes when the rotor has moved a known distance-typically 90°. After detecting a polarity change, a negative excitation voltage is applied across the coil, deactivated, and VEMF monitored to detect a polarity change. This sequence is repeated to maintain the rotation of the rotor. The motor is preferably set into motion using a start-up routine, which also determines the predetermined time period used during steady-state operation.
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