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Reducing Stepping-Motor Power Consumption

Abstract

Direct-current stepping motors used in computer peripherals, process control, and precision remote-positioning equipment constantly dissipate power and create heat even when not moving. Circuit design energizes stepper motor only when pulses are present on control input.

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Williams, C. J.. 1985-04-01. Reducing Stepping-Motor Power Consumption. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19840000246

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