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Power electronics greatly improve energy efficiency in motor control systems. Modern devices can monitor, protect, and control motors. They use data to control motors precisely, manage startup current spikes, and recover energy through regenerative braking. Efficient control extends motor lifetimes and saves installation, commissioning, and service costs." Daniel Joseph Automation Software Engineer, Rozenxt Group enable the miniaturization of motor drives without sacrificing performance. Energy regeneration can also significantly improve overall efficiency in systems with multiple motors, such as robotics or conveyors. Motors don't just consume energy—they can also generate energy, such as when a robotic arm lowers a load or a conveyor belt decelerates. This regenerative energy can be recaptured and stored or fed back into the system to power other motors. The system's overall power consumption is reduced by recovering and reusing this energy. However, careful management is required, as sudden energy feedback into the system can create voltage spikes that, if not properly handled, may damage electronics. Modern motor drives often include energy management systems designed to handle regenerative power safely and effectively. These systems may temporarily store energy in capacitors or employ advanced control algorithms that dynamically redistribute power across multiple motors. Analog Devices is supporting more energy-efficient motor control by • Integrating wide-bandgap semiconductors like SiC and GaN to enable more efficient, high-speed motor drives • Offering advanced control algorithms that minimize energy consumption in multi-motor and regenerative systems • Delivering solutions for integrated motor drivers that reduce the size and complexity of energy-efficient motor control systems C h a p t e r 2 | E n e r g y E f f i c i e n c y a n d M o t o r D r i v e S y s t e m s 17 14 Experts Discuss Motor Control in Modern Applications