Gain Margin

Gain margin is a control-system stability measure that indicates how much loop gain can increase before a feedback system reaches the verge of oscillation. It is determined from the open-loop frequency response at the phase-crossover frequency, where the phase shift reaches −180°: the margin is the factor, or decibel difference, between the current gain and the gain required to produce unity loop magnitude. Engineers use gain margin with phase margin in Bode and Nyquist analysis to assess robustness against model uncertainty, component variation, and changing operating conditions. A positive gain margin generally supports stable operation, while a small or negative margin signals increased risk of sustained oscillations or instability.

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