A novel approach to induction motor controller design and implementation

The paper presents a new approach to the modelling, simulation, digital controller design and implementation of a complete induction motor electric drive system. The design approach is to use a very high speed integrated circuit hardware description language (VHDL) as a unique EDA environment for system modelling, evaluation and controller design. Simulation and experimental results are presented, proving the validity of the novel approach when applied to a vector controlled induction motor system. The advantages of using VHDL for a drive modelling and control strategy implementation are enumerated.