To drive the PMBLDC motor, for the conventional 120-degree commutation, the winding without phase current in each conduction interval can be considered as a sensor for back-emf detection. However, in the case of 180-degree commutation, the back-emf detection cannot be realized because all the three phases conduct current in each interval and no back-emf signals are available on stator terminals, which is the reason why the 180-degree sensorless commutation has not been considered so far. In this thesis, a novel 180-degree sensorless system for a PMBLDC motor is proposed. The position and...