Introduction

In the vernacular, small AC motors means single-phase AC fractional horsepower motors (i.e., < 1 hp = 0.75 KW)

They are ubiquitous throughout the world!

The three most common types are:

1. Single-phase induction motors

2. Synchronous motors

3. AC Commutator (universal) motors

Special types include:

1. AC servomotors

2. Tachometers

3. Stepper motors

Only a qualitative overview is presented herein (see the textbook for more (quantitative) details)

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