Lecture

Stepper Motors: Types and Functionality

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EE-361: Electrical machines (for EL)

L'objectif de ce cours est d'acquérir les connaissances de base liées aux machines électriques (conversion électromécanique). Le cours porte sur le circuit magnétique, le transformateur, les machines synchrones, asynchrones, à courant continu et les moteur ...

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This lecture provides an in-depth overview of stepper motors, focusing on their types, including reluctance, electromagnetic, and Lavet motors. The instructor begins by defining a stepper motor as a synchronous machine that operates in discrete increments. The lecture covers the principles of operation for various types of stepper motors, detailing the number of phases and steps per revolution typical for each type. The instructor explains the workings of reluctance motors, emphasizing their low torque and common configurations. The discussion then shifts to electromagnetic motors, highlighting their efficiency and operational principles. The Lavet motor is introduced, showcasing its unique design and application in watches. The lecture concludes with a comparison of these motors, emphasizing their applications in modern technology, such as 3D printers, and the importance of understanding their mechanics for effective use in engineering.

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Instructor

André Hodder

Teaching & PhD PhD Students Lucien André Félicien Pierrejean Past EPFL PhD Students as codirector Simone Rametti Courses Actuators and Electromagnetic systems II MICRO-314 The students will be able to model, simulate and measure actuators and electrical motors Advanced lab in electrical energy systems EE-588 Pre-requisites required. The number of places is limited. Please register only after having obtained the teacher's agreement. The purpose of this teaching lab is to put

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