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Ac vs. dc motors: Which one should you choose?

Ac vs. dc motors: Which one should you choose?

Update: 2025-09-22
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Control systems use direct current (dc) motors for many applications. Many systems displace dc with alternating current (ac) technology because ac motors are more cost effective and lower maintenance than a dc motor with brushes. But are they?


In this episode of Control Intelligence, written by contributing editor Tobey Strauch, editor in chief Mike Bacidore discusses ac and dc motors.

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Ac vs. dc motors: Which one should you choose?

Ac vs. dc motors: Which one should you choose?

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