Control and power module for driving a brushless motor in a power tool

A power tool is provided including a tool housing; at least one battery receptacle accommodated on the tool housing， the battery receptacle being adapted to receive a battery pack having a maximum voltage of at least 60 volts; and a brushless DC (BLDC) motor disposed within the tool housing， the motor including a stator assembly and a rotor assembly rotatably disposed within the stator assembly. A motor control and power module is disposed in close proximity to the motor， including a power switch circuit electrically coupled to the motor and a first controller configured to control a switching operation of the power switch circuit for supply of power from the battery pack to the motor. A battery management control module is disposed in close proximity to the battery receptacle， including a second controller distinct from the first controller， the second controller configured to manage an operation of the battery pack.