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This paper presents an algebraic technique to compute the maximum time-delay that can be accepted in the control loop of a Brushless DC Motor (BLDCM) speed controller before the closed loop response becomes unstable. Using a recently…
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This paper presents the tuning of a reset-based element called "Constant in gain and Lead in phase" (CgLp) in order to achieve desired precision performance in tracking and steady state. CgLp has been recently introduced to overcome the…
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