A TRANSISTORIZED RELAY SERVO.
Abstract
Bidirectional control of a DC motor is achieved with standard power transistors and a simple transistorized preamplifier, A permanent magnet, DC motor is used as the test vehicle to illustrate the feasibility of control without an amplidyne or mechanical relay. The 'bang-bang', capability of the controller to operate as a near-ideal 'relay' is emphasized. The inherent flexibility allowed in selecting the switching characteristics is also demonstrated. The discussion points toward practical application and stresses the analysis of the switching characteristics and system performance. The feasibility of using this controller to operate any other type of standard DC motor is also studied. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0483588
Entities
People
- Robert Huntley Pidgeon
- Stephen Johnson Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School