What is DC Motor?

Definition

An electric motor powered by direct current that produces torque through interaction between armature current and a magnetic field. DC motors offer excellent speed control characteristics and are used in legacy drives and specialty applications.

Related Terms

DC Drive

A power electronics controller that regulates the speed and torque of a DC motor...

Armature

The rotating part of a DC motor or generator that carries current-carrying condu...

Commutator

A segmented copper ring on a DC motor armature that reverses current direction v...

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