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2) +3 +𝑦 = + 2𝑥
3) (cost) + sin 2𝑡 𝑦 = 0
Poles and Zeros of
Transfer Function
Poles are roots of the denominator of a transfer function (Values of 𝑠 such that transfer
function becomes infinite). The location of the Poles will tell the stability of a system. The
symbol for pole is x
Zeros: are roots of the numerator of a Transfer Function (Values of 𝑠 such that transfer
function becomes 0). Location of the zeros will not affect the stability of a system. The
symbol for zero is circle.
On Stability:
A system is considered stable if all the poles of its transfer function lie in the left half of the complex
plane (LHP)
A system is considered unstable when (1) there is at least one pole in the right half of the complex plane
(RHP), and (2) there are multiple poles (multiplicity 2 or more) on the vertical axis boundary.
A system is considered marginally stable when there are poles, but no multiple poles, on the vertical axis.
There are to be no poles on the RHP.
Stable and Unstable System
Unstable System
Marginally Stable System
Examples on Poles and Zeros of a
Transfer Function
1) Determine the poles, zeros, and stability of the system described by the transfer
( )
function = . Plot the poles and zeros.
( )
Solution:
Poles: 𝑠 = −0.22
𝑠 = −1.39 ± 1.56𝑗
Zeros: 𝑠 = −2.88
𝑠 = −0.56 ± 1.57𝑗
Stability: Stable since all the poles are on the LHP
Examples on Poles and Zeros of a
Transfer Function
2) Determine the poles, zeros, and stability of the system described by the transfer
( )
function = . Plot the poles and zeros.
( )
Solution:
Poles: 𝑠 = ±2𝑗
Zeros: none
Steps:
3)
Additional exercises
Block Diagram Reduction
𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:
𝐶(𝑠) 𝐺 (𝐺 𝐺 − 1)
=
𝑅(𝑠) 1+𝐺 𝐻
Answer:
𝐶(𝑠) 𝐺 𝐺 + 𝐺 + 𝐺 𝐺 + 𝐺 𝐺
=
𝑅(𝑠) 1+𝐺 1+𝐺 𝐺 +𝐺 𝐺
Answer:
𝐶(𝑠) 𝐺 𝐺 +𝐺
=
𝑅(𝑠) 1 + 𝐺 𝐺 + 𝐻 𝐺 𝐺 + 𝐺
Answer:
𝐶(𝑠) 𝐺 𝐺 𝐺 +𝐺
=
𝑅(𝑠) 1+𝐺 𝐺 1 + 𝐺 𝐺 + (𝐺 𝐺 − 𝐺 𝐺 )(𝐺 + 𝐺 )