Brushed Versus Brushless DC Motors: What’s the Best Choice for Medical Applications?

The current global health crisis only serves to underscore the ongoing challenges faced by medical equipment OEMs. Consider the all-important ventilator. The system not only needs to adjust speed to augment patient breathing, it also needs to be suitable for bedside operation. It needs to be quiet and compact. Efficiency should be maximized, not just to minimize heat dissipation but also to reduce power consumption. Above all, systems need to be reliable, as the life of the patient depends upon the lifetime of the equipment. By making an informed choice of motor, OEMs can make great strides toward achieving these goals.