FPGA-Based Custom Hardware-in-the-Loop Emulation of High-Power Induction Motor Drives with Sub-Microsecond Resolution Using NI LabVIEW FPGA
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Mar 11, 2026
Accepted on: May 7, 2026
Published on: Jun 9, 2026
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