Digital fluid pumps having first and second electromagnetic actuators formed
in part by a piston to alternately drive the piston in opposite directions for
pumping purposes. The piston motion is intentionally limited so that the electromagnetic
actuators may operate with a high flux density to provide an output pressure higher
than that obtained with conventional solenoid actuated pumps. The electromagnetic
actuator coils are electrically pulsed for each pumping cycle as required to maintain
the desired fluid flow and output pressure, with the piston being magnetically
latchable at one or both extreme positions between pulses. Alternate embodiments
and control methods and systems are disclosed.