Phase in stepper motor
The similar meaning as &quot;a pole&quot; in AC induction or synchronous motor, NOT the same meaning as &quot;a phase&quot; in AC induction or synchronous motor.
Each of the 2 below images has 4 phases (x, \$\overline{x}\$, y, \$\overline{y}\$ are all individual phases. A, A', B, B' are all individual phases)