Abstract: The flow of power through a field effect transistor to a DC motor is controlled by the output of a frequency modulator having a low frequency pulsed signal applied to one input thereof and a high frequency pulsed signal applied to a second input thereof. The pulse width of each "on" pulse of the low frequency pulsed signal is varied in response to a signal representing a desired motor speed. Optionally, the pulse width of each "on" pulse of the high frequency pulsed signal can also be varied in response to the signal representing the desired motor speed. A filter circuit can be employed to prevent rapid changes in the pulse width of the low frequency pulsed signal. Similarly, a filter circuit can be used to avoid rapid changes in the pulse width of the high frequency pulsed signal. A freewheeling diode can be used to minimize inverse voltage spikes across the motor.