Feedback controls systems can be found in many different industries, including aerospace, automotive, chemical, power, and semiconductor manufacturing. Rapid advances in computing technology has made the power and flexibility of digital control systems implemented on an micro-controller an attractive alternative to analog control. However, there are effects due to sampling which much be accounted for in the control design. In this class we will learn how to use both z-transforms and difference equations to model discrete time systems, and how to use the classical time domain and frequency domain control design techniques. In addition, the last half of the course will introduce modern control design using state space representation, including optimal linear quadratic methods.
Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date.
Late homework will not be accepted. Make up exams will only be given if an emergency arises.