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System Modeling
IMPULSE RESPOSE
◦ The output response can be obtained by taking the convolution of the input function to the impulse
response of the system

Where:
h(t) = impulse response

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TRANSFER FUNCTION
◦ The output response, Xo(s), can be obtained by taking the product of the input function Xo(s), to the
transfer function, H(s) of the system

Where
H(s) – transfer function

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SYSTEM MODELING
Electrical Systems
Example 1: Voltage Divider
(Feedback Network)
◦ Determine the transfer function

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Example 1: Voltage Divider
(Feedback Network)
◦ Determine the transfer function ◦ Solution: Using VDP

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Example 1: Voltage Divider
(Feedback Network)
◦ Determine the transfer function By taking the Laplace Transform of the
equation

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Example 2: RC Filter
◦ Determine the transfer function

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Example 2: RC Filter
◦ Determine the transfer function ◦ Solution: The sum of voltages across
the loop (KVL)

◦ By taking the Laplace Transform of the

equation

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Example 2: RC Filter
◦ Determine the transfer function Isolating to one side obtains

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PASSIVE ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS

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Example 3: RC Filter
◦ Determine the transfer function

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Example 3: RC Filter
◦ Determine the transfer function ◦ Solution

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Example 4:
◦ Determine the transfer function

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Example 4:
◦ Determine the transfer function Solution: Loop Equation (1)

Loop Equation (2)

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Example 4:
◦ Determine the transfer function In Matrix Form

Solving for I2(s)

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Example 4:
◦ Determine the transfer function

simplifying and rearranging

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SYSTEM MODELING
Mechanical Systems
TRANSLATIONAL-MECHANICAL
COMPONENTS

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Example 5:
◦ Determine the transfer function

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Example 5:
◦ Determine the transfer function Solution

Taking the Laplace Transform

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ROTATIONAL-MECHANICAL
COMPONENTS

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Example 6:
◦ Determine the transfer function

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 MATLAB
IMPLEMENTATION
MATLAB IMPLEMENTATION
◦ Using MATLAB we can create linear model based on their transfer function, zero-pole gain, state space
equations and frequency response data.
TRANSFER FUNCTION

◦ where
num= numerator coefficient vector
den= denominator coefficient vector
SYS= transfer function object

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MATLAB IMPLEMENTATION
Example: Create a transfer function
object

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MATLAB IMPLEMENTATION
ZERO-POLE GAIN

where
zero= zeroes of the system
pole= poles of the system
gain= gain of the system
SYS= zero-pole gain object

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MATLAB IMPLEMENTATION
Example: Create a transfer function
object

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End of Presentation
Thank you!

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REFERENCES:
◦ Schaum’s Outline Series “Feedback and Control Systems”, 2nd edition, by DiStefano III, J.J., Stubberud
A.R., and Williams I.J.
◦ Control Systems Engineering, 3rd edition, by Nise N.S.
◦ Control Systems Engineering; Principles and Design, 2nd edition, by Gopal M.
◦ Feedback Control Systems, 4th edition, by C.L.Phillips and R.D.Harbor.

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