The electric motor continuously reinvents itself to meet new application requirements from electronic toys and home appliances to power tools and electric vehicles. However, equally important are the diverse range of electronic control solutions that go hand-in-hand with the motor to meet the needs of such applications. Integration has been key, ensuring that the full performance of the motor can be attained. In the 1970s, the integrated H-bridge revolutionized home electronics, such as video cassette recorders. Today, highly optimized microcontrollers with dedicated motor-control capabilities ensure efficient operation using brushless motors.