A six sigma approach for the robust design of motor speed control using modelling and simulation

International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 95-113

  Zhan, Wei ^a  

^a Texas AandM University   (United States)

Author keywords

Modelling; Motor control; Pulse Width Modulation; PWM; Robust design; Simulation; Six Sigma

Indexed keywords

EID: 52249107542     PISSN: 14792494     EISSN: 14792753     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJSSCA.2008.020277     Document Type: Article

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