Course Overview
Linear controller design in a variety of application areas. Model equations from first principles, empirical models. Continuous and discrete time frameworks. PID control analysis, transform controller design, state feedback design the linear quadratic Gaussian regulator problem, dead time compensation, sensitivity analysis, predictive control. Hands-on labs form an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ELEX 7110
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$771.64
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Justify the use of feedback as opposed to open loop control.
- Formulate the fundamental problem of feedback design.
- Derive the describing equations for simple dynamic systems and place a model in transfer function or state space format.
- Sketch the root locus of a transfer function and use the root locus technique for different parameters.
- Generated a root locus using computer-aided control system design tools.
- Relate pole zero locations of a system transfer function to time domain behaviour such as overshoot, steady state error, settling time and rise time.
- Design a classical PID controller and analyze the effect of each controller mode on the closed loop dynamic response.
- Implement anti-windup and bumpless transfer schemes as well as derivative filtering.
- Use the Bode and Nyquist diagrams for compensator design, stability analysis and sensitivity analysis via the frequency response.
- Describe the effects of dead time on the Bode and Nyquist diagrams.
- Design a state feedback controller using pole placement methods.
- Design a full order and reduced order observer for a given model.
- Solve the linear quadratic regulator problem to design a state space controller.
- Use computer aided design tools to help design control systems.
Effective as of Winter 2007
Related Programs
Feedback Control (ELEX 7220) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Energy
- Electronics
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of ELEX 7220 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 49213
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 08 Loading
- CRN 49213
- $771.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 08 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 117 |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Gino Carrese
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- 18 hours of lab work and 15 hours of CAD tutorial work to be scheduled outside of class hours on Saturdays, on a schedule to be determined on the first day of class. Registrants who are not BTech Electronics students must have approval from the program head.
Confirmation
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Status
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