The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Direct Current Motor
DC Motors differ from AC Motors, as they are powered by a direct current of Electricity, as opposed to an Alternating current. There are three main types of Direct Current motor, each with different features and characteristics. These are:
Although the main principal of these motors is the same (the stepper DC motor does differ however), they each have different uses and differnet operation methods. Please click the motor above for more information on each motor.
In a strict sense, the Brushed and Brushless motor types (which are by far the most common of the DC motors) are not strictly completely DC dependant. Their operation depends on the fact that they contain a Commutator, which converts the DC supply that they are given into AC.
DC motors are generally used for more precision and power than AC motors, as they tend to me more controllable.
