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Application notes
- AB-005: Electromagnetic Compatibility For Vibe Motors
- AB-006: Mechanical Mounting For Vibration Motors To PCBs
- AB-008: Vibration Motor Best Practices From Mobile / Cell Phones
- AB-007: Mechanical Mounting For Vibration Motors To Bulkheads
- AB-011: Electrical Techniques For Using Different Power Sources
- AB-010 : Mounting Vibration Motors To Flexible Materials & Clothing
Case studies
Technical posts
- Haptic Feedback Applications With Vibration Motors
- PCB Mounted Vibration Motors
- VAB-03: How Do LRAs Work?
- Vibration Alerting Applications
- Spur Versus Planetary (Epicyclic) Gear Types
- Positioning Actuators With DC Gearmotors
- Medical Applications With Vibration Motors
- Medical Applications For DC Gearmotors
Application notes
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VAB-01: Introductory Gear Equations
The video below is based on Application Bulletin 024: Introductory Gear Equations. It covers the basics of meshed gears, including
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AB-032: DC Motors – Voltage Vs. Output Speed Vs. Torque
The relationship between voltage, torque and output speed is a common topic of discussion between our customers and Precision Microdrives’
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AB-025: Using SPICE To Model DC Motors
SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) is an open source program for simulating electrical circuits. It enables engineers to
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VAB-03: How Do LRAs Work?
In addition to covering the basics, we point out some of the advantages that LRAs have over their ERM counterparts
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VAB-02: How Do Vibration Motors Work?
This VAB introduces how ERM vibration motors work, including how they create vibrations and what determines the vibration frequency and
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AB-008: Vibration Motor Best Practices From Mobile / Cell Phones
The mobile phone industry is a huge market, in which vibration motors are an established component. Now almost every device
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Case studies
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Wearable fall detection aid
A robust vibration motor used to detect a fall, and connect the wearer to their emergency contacts.
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PPE respirator hood system
A bespoke shrink wrapped vibration motor and mounting solution used in the notification system.
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Digital medication management device
A digital medication management device for chronic disease patients taking controlled drugs, that sends reminders and feedback to their care
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Electronic powered ball valve
Gear motor mechanism solution for a remotely operated electronic water ball valve used in isolated areas of the world.
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Touchscreen ECG monitor
Touchscreen ECG monitor with integrated haptic feedback to provide a crisp ‘button pressing’ sensation when used.
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Handheld blood gas testing device
Handheld blood gas testing device delivering lab-quality results at a patient’s bedside. Uses a miniature gearmotor and encoder to ensure
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Technical videos
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VAB-02: How Do Vibration Motors Work?
This VAB introduces how ERM vibration motors work, including how they create vibrations and what determines the vibration frequency and
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VAB-03: How Do LRAs Work?
In addition to covering the basics, we point out some of the advantages that LRAs have over their ERM counterparts
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VAB-01: Introductory Gear Equations
The video below is based on Application Bulletin 024: Introductory Gear Equations. It covers the basics of meshed gears, including
View Post
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