Allegro has introduced a three-phase, sensor-less, brush-less DC motor controller for automotive use with engine cooling fans, and oil and water pumps. Called A4964, it works with external n-channel mosfets and is designed to work in systems where a small microcontroller provides communication to a central  electronic control unit (ECU), plus intelligent fault and status handling. It provides ...

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