The 4th edition of this outstanding reference book on stepping motors was published early in 2002. Due to its continuing popularity, a paperback edition is now also introduced. This significantly updates this introductory text which will enable the reader to appreciate the essential characteristics of stepping motor systems, and to understand how these characteristics are being exploited in the continuing development of new motors, drive and controllers. Stepping motor technology is well established and used for motion control, notably for computer peripherals but wherever digital control is employed. Acarnley's text is widely known and used; the new edition adds coverage of many new applications.
