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Synchronous motors naturally operate at a constant speed, and are most often used when an exact and stable speed is required. In this article we explain what a synchronous motor is, with their use as a microwave oven component as an example, how to tell if it has failed, and what to do to fix it.

A synchronous motor is an AC (alternating current) motor identified by two basic components, a stator and a rotor. The stator is the stationary part of the unit, as found in generators and other motors. The rotor is the rotating part of the unit as found in motors, generators, pumps, and alternators. It is similar to an alternator with a rotating field.

Common uses for synchronous motors are clocks, tape players, and microwave oven components. In a microwave oven the synchronous motor drives the turntable. The use of this type of motor ensures a constant smooth rotation of the microwave turntable when the unit is in use.

Most people cannot leave the house without drinking a cup of coffee, others need it in the afternoon to keep them alert and energized. Whether at home or work or while on transit, a coffee machine can brew delicious coffee that leaves one happy and alert. A coffee maker is so convenient for its ability to brew hot coffee in a matter of minutes.

Most machines are automated so that the pot turns itself off once the coffee is ready. In the past, making coffee was such a daunting task that involved boiling coffee in a cooking pot and then using materials to sieve the liquid from the grit but the coffee still had the coffee particles in it that made it hard to enjoy the drink.