Analysis and design of control systems with emphasis on modeling; state variable analysis; computer simulation; design principles; and laboratory techniques with computer control.  Topics include:

• Modeling and dynamic response
• Root locus design method
• Frequency response design methods

Computer Usage:

Use of MATLAB with SIMULINK for control system analysis and design.

The College of Engineering Undergraduate Control System Laboratory facility is used.

• Analog computer simulation.
• Digital simulation using SIMULINK.
• Servo motor position control: modeling and parameter identification;
• PID and lead-lag control.
• Design project.

G. F. Franklin, J. D. Powell, A. Emami-Naeini, Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, 3rd edition, Addison-Wesley, 1994.

ECE 210 or consent of instructor.
 

ECE 415

4 hours or 1 unit.