Routh Herwitz Stability Criterion:

1. Consider the characteristic equation of a system,

K
1+ = 0.
s ( s + 7)( s + 11)

The stability properties of the system are a function of the proportional feedback gain K. Find
the range of gain, K , that will cause the system to be stable, unstable, and marginally stable.
Assume K > 0 .

2. Consider the characteristic equation of a system,

( s + 1)
1+ K = 0.
s( s 1)( s + 6)

The stability properties of the system are a function of the proportional feedback gain K. Using
Rouths stability criterion, determine the range of K over which the system is stable.

3. Consider the transfer function of the feedback systems,

() ( + 2)
=
() ( + 5)( + 2 + 5) + ( + 2)
2

The stability properties of the system are a function of the proportional feedback gain K. Using
Rouths stability properties find the range of gain, K , that will cause the system to be stable,
unstable, and marginally stable.
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