The Open University of Sri Lanka

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Technology Honors in Engineering Level 5
ECX 5231 Network Theory
Academic Year 2016/2017
Assignment 03
Due Date: 18th August 2017
Introduction:
After completing this assignment you should be able to,
Analyze a LTI system in time domain using state space method.
Use numerical computing software for state space analysis.
Format of evaluation:
Answers for this assignment should be submitted to the coordinator on or before the due date.
Students are also required to present the answers for this assignment to the class on assigned
date. When making presentations, students may follow the guidelines given in this
assignment. Marks will be given for both assignment and the presentation.

Answer all questions

Q1.
(i). Briefly explain why state space analysis is advantageous over higher order differential
equation solving.
(ii). Contrast the terms zero-input response and zero-state response of a linear time
invatiant continous (LTIC) system.
(iii). Define the term state-transition matrix of a LTIC system.

Q2. Figure 1 shows a LTIC system which is having an input u(t) and two outputs y1(t) and
y2(t).

C1 y2(t)
R2

u(t) R1 C2 y1(t)

Figure 1

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 (i). By selecting proper state variables, write state equations for the system given in figure
1.
(ii). Represent the state equations in standard matrix form and clearly show the matrices
A, B, C, and D. (Use standard notation)
(iii). Derive an expression for the zero-input response of the given system in terms of
component values (R1, R2, C1 and C2)
(iv). Develop an algorithm to find the zero-input response of the system for a period of T =
(0 to T seconds). Calculation step size should not be less than T/100. You may
interpret your algorithm using a flow chart.

Q3. In a testing laboratory, the system given in figure 01 need to be simulated for its
response. Imaging that, as the research engineer, you have been asked to simulate the
system using computer software. Given that R1 = 1000 , R2 = 100 , C1 = 0.1 F and
C2 = 0.1 F.

Perform the followring tasks.

(i). Using MATLAB write a program to plot the zero input response of the system. You
may use the algorithm developed in Q2 part 4 and simulation parameters given in
table 1

Table 1: Simulation parameters

Time span 0 s to 0.2 s

Set 01 VC1(t) = 1V, VC2(t) = 1V
Initial conditions Set 02 VC1(t) = 0V, VC2(t) = 1V
Set 03 VC1(t) = 1V, VC2(t) = 0V

(ii). Use the lsim function in MATLAB to get the complete response of the system for
following inputs. (See references for details)
a. Step input, initial conditions VC1(t) = 0V, VC2(t) = 0V
b. Sinusoidal input, initial conditions VC1(t) = 0V, VC2(t) = 0V

Presentation guide line

Answer for Q1 part (ii) With suitable diagrams, explain the terms.

Answer for Q2 part (iv) Describe the algorithm using the flow chart.

Answer for Q3 part (ii) Present the complete response of the circuit.

Self-reflection Use of MATLAB in LTIC systems analysis. Discuss the advantages and
give at least two real world examples of benefits of state space analysis in electrical
engineering.

References (Books, Web links, eBooks, Journal articles, conference papers etc.)

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References

In MATLAB, a LTIC system can be interpreted in state space. In order to handle the system,
it is required to enter system data (A, B, C, D matrices) to the workspace. The command ss
can be used for that. Once the system data is entered there are number of ways to analyze the
system response. In this assignment we are using the lsim function which gives the
complete response of a LTIC system. Go through the online help of Mathworks for the above
mentioned commands or simply type >>help lsim and help ss in the command line, for in-
software help.

Follow these links to get more information on commands

lsim MATLAB function.

http://in.mathworks.com/help/control/ref/lsim.html

ss MATLAB function.

http://in.mathworks.com/help/control/ref/ss.html

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