➀ The article discusses the need to implement a no-volt release and emergency stop system for a CNC lathe project while minimizing new holes in the front panel;

➀ Existing front panel buttons use a 12V power supply to control relays for spindle and stepper motors, with the current emergency stop lacking a key;

➁ Options for alternative switches (e.g., LA38 series) are considered, balancing safety requirements and panel modifications, including separate controls for spindle and stepper motors.

➀ The author discusses the need for a large inductor in series with permanent magnet DC motors when controlled by SCR-based power controllers.

➁ The possibility of safely interfacing an Arduino with an SCR controller is explored.

➂ The author details the process of reverse-engineering a SCR controller from a 1980s machine tool and the challenges encountered.

➀ Qorvo introduces the ACT72350, a 160V three-phase gate driver for simplifying BLDC motor control designs in automotive and industrial applications.

➁ The ACT72350 reduces solution size, design time, and BOM costs while replacing up to 40 discrete components in a motor control system.

➂ The driver features a configurable analog front-end, programmable delay, and support for a wide voltage range from 25V to 160V, making it suitable for various battery-powered applications.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has developed what it claims to be the 'first fully functional isolated modulators';

➁ These modulators, AMC0106M05, AMC0136, and AMC0106M25, offer increased precision and resolution for phase current sensing and DC voltage sensing;

➂ The modulators are designed to be compact, enabling more precise motor control in robotics designs.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has launched the industry's first functionally isolated modulators designed to enhance motor control in compact robotics.

➁ These modulators improve precision and resolution, with 12 to 14 effective number of bits (ENOB) for accurate current and voltage sensing, housed in a small leadless package.

➂ Suitable for various industries including automotive, medical, and aerospace, these modulators enable more precise and reliable operations in smaller form factors.

➀ This article introduces a 12V-60V three-phase GaN inverter reference design from Texas Instruments, which focuses on high efficiency, precise current sensing, and sensorless control for robotics and motor drives.

➁ The design uses three LMG2100R044 GaN half-bridge modules, each capable of handling 100V and 35A, integrating GaN FETs, drivers, and bootstrap diodes to optimize switching performance and reduce parasitic inductance.

➂ Key features include precise current measurement with a 1mΩ shunt resistor and INA241 current sense amplifier, compatibility with C2000 MCUs via a TI BoosterPack compatible interface, and suitability for applications such as robotic servo drives and drone accessories.

➀ The Technical University of Darmstadt has introduced a state-of-the-art humanoid robot, TALOS, to its research portfolio, marking the launch of the new Laboratory for Humanoid Robotics.

➁ TALOS, from Pal Robotics, is a versatile robot capable of handling heavy objects, climbing stairs, and interacting with humans and mechanical colleagues.

➂ The robot is equipped with advanced sensors and computing power, including an AI accelerator, to perform complex tasks and movements.

➀ The article discusses microcontrollers designed to enhance motor and power systems, focusing on real-time control and safety features.

➁ Infineon Technologies AG has introduced PSOC Control, a series of high-performance microcontrollers based on Arm Cortex-M33 cores.

➂ These MCUs come with safety features such as Class B and SIL 2 safety libraries and PSA Certified Level 2 / EPC2 security, including a crypto accelerator and secure key storage.

➀ EPC has introduced the EPC91104 7A 48V brushless DC motor driver evaluation board aimed at humanoid robot designers, utilizing GaN power transistors.

➁ The board measures 72 x 75mm and operates within a voltage range of 14 to 80V with peak currents up to 20A. It requires a separate signal generator board and proper heatsinking.

➂ The EPC91104 comes with four compatible control boards based on various microprocessors and can support sensorless and shaft-encoder operation, including field-oriented control.