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In contrast with the continuous motion of usual induction or synchronous machine drives, stepping motors produce a controlled, stepwise motion without any need for position measurement and feedback. The main characteristic quantities and properties of stepping motors are described. Thereafter, the different types of stepping motors are discussed.
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Melkebeek, J.A. (2018). Stepping Motors. In: Electrical Machines and Drives. Power Systems. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72730-1_21
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