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... the set of feedback gains that will minimize the maximum error These gains are the H-infinity gains Because compensator designers are trying to minimize one thing and maximize another using differential ... amplifier) The contents ofthe control loop is the subject ofthe remaining chapters of Part I Chapter The State ofthe Motor Control Industry Chapter The State ofthe Motor Control Industry The standard ... ofthe move However, the gains will have to be increased indefinitely to approach the response ofthe nonlinear system The problems with very high gains and alternative methods of achieving the...
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... disturbances will combine inthe worse possible way, the way that causes the most error Find the set of feedback gains that will minimize the maximum error These gains are the H-infinity gains Because ... trying to minimize one thing and maximize another using differential equations, they are playing a differential game Inthe case where there is only one output and one feedback measurement the ... close to the desired behavior as possible The quality ofthe feedback signal turns out to be the limiting factor in almost all control schemes Increasing gains reach the point where the compensator...