Abstract:
The invention is concerned with circuitry for providing a sequence of stopping pulses derived from motor feedback pulses. It includes means for providing an initial stop pulse which reverses the phase of the motor to thereby develop a negative torque. Intermediate stopping pulses in the form of feedback pulses continue to apply the negative torque to the rotor. A final stopping pulse not derived from the feedback pulses is applied to bring the motor to its equilibrium position. In this manner, a stepping motor can be stopped with substantially no oscillations after a specified number of steps.