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Field-oriented control (FOC)

The dominant approach for PMSM and BLDC operation requiring high dynamic response that separates motor current into torque-producing and flux-producing components so the controller can command them independently.

Used in courses

  • Fundamentals of Three-Phase Motor Systems and Control
  • Mechanical Drives, Speed Control, and Motor-Driven System Troubleshooting

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