The actual device converting electricity into motion.

To understand control, we first need to look at the "team" involved:

Adjusts the torque to maintain a steady speed, even if the load changes (like a car going uphill).

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Modern drives typically use a . Think of it like a hierarchy:

This converts energy from the source (like a battery or the grid) into the specific form the motor needs (e.g., variable frequency AC).

The foundation that manages the current flowing into the motor. It is the fastest loop and ensures the motor produces the exact force required.