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An 8-wire stepper has its pairs of coils connected in parallel. What is the result compared to series?

  1. High voltage and low current drive
  2. Double the step angle
  3. No change at all
  4. Low voltage and high current drive
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Correct answer: Low voltage and high current drive

Parallel coils suit a low-voltage supply with more current. Series suits high voltage and low current.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits II: AC (Kuphaldt), 13.5: Stepper Motors

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026