Linear Systems

Introduction to the concepts of dynamic system and control law.
Illustrated comparison of direct chain and feedback control systems.
Concept of transfer function and reminder of the properties of the Laplace transformation.
Frequency response.
Characterization of first- and second-order systems.
Stability analysis of systems and closed-loop systems.
Quantify the degree of stability.
Analyze a closed-loop control system by studying sensitivity functions.
Control system performance: precision, speed, degree of stability.
Highlight the limitations of on-off control.
Analyze proportional, integral or derivative control.