EE 466: Digital Control. Credit 3. Topics include finite difference equations, z-transforms, state variable representation, analysis and synthesis of linear sampled-data control systems using classical and modern controltheory.

TEXTBOOK: Discrete-Time Control Systems, K. Ogata Prentice-Hall, 1995

REFERENCE: 1. Digital Control System Analysis and Design, C.L. Phillips and H.T. Nagle, Jr., Prentice Hall, 1990.
                          2. Digital Control Systems, B. Kuo, HRW Inc., 1980.

COORDINATOR: A. Godhwani, Professor

GOALS:

This course is designed to give the students in electrical engineering an introduction to analysis end design of digital control systems.

PREREQUISITES BY TOPIC:

1. Linear system simulation
2. State variable theory
3. Root-locus
4. Bode plots
5. Basics of feedback theory

TOPICS:

1. Discrete-time systems and the z-transform (6 hours)
2. z-plane analysis of discrete-time systems Impulse sampling and data hold (2 hours)
3.The pulse transfer function (4 hours)
4. Design of DT control systems - classical methods s-z mapping (2 hours)
5.Stability analysis (4 hours)
6.Analysis - transient; Steady-state (4 hours)
7.Design based on root-locus method (4 hours)
8.Bode diagrams (2 hours)
9.Analytical design - if time permits (2 hours)
10. State space analysis
11.Representation (2 hours)
12.State variable solution (4 hours)
13. Pole-assignment design and state estimation
14.Controllability, Observability (3 hours)
15.Controller/Observer design (6 classes)

COMPUTER USAGE:

Four control systems projects that require a use of the classical and modern control approaches are assigned. The standard MATLAB simulation package along with control systems tool-box and Simulink will be made available to students in an open lab environment.

Grading Policy:

2 Tests 40%
Final 30%
Design-Matlab 20%
Home work 10%

Prepared by: Arjun Godhwani