Feedback Control System
Feedback Control System
A visualization of the relationship between the time domain and the frequency domain of a function, based on its Fourier transform. The Fourier
transform takes an input function f (in red) in the "time domain" and converts it into a new function f-hat (in blue) in the "frequency domain". In other
words, the original function can be thought of as being "amplitude given time", and the Fourier transform of the function is "amplitude given frequency".
Shown here, a simple 6-component approximation of the square wave is decomposed (exactly, for simplicity) into 6 sine waves. These component
frequencies show as very sharp peaks in the frequency domain of the function, shown as the blue graph.
The time domain signal description is abstract while the frequency domain signal description is detailed. So, frequency
domain is more understandable than time domain.
Transfer Function
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x(t) and y(t) X(s) and Y (s)
Output signal Y (S )
T .F I .C .0 G ( S )
Input signal X (S )
In Matlab: Coeff. of numerator and denominator must be written in descending power , matlab code can
be adopted as
d2y/dt2 +8dy/dt+15y=30x
Where x is input and Y is output of the system.
Solution
Take Laplace transform for the two side
[S2Y(S) - SY(0) - Y’(0)] + [8SY(S) - Y(0)] + 15Y(S) = 30x(S)
For transfer function, we should have zero initial conditions Y(0) = 0 , Y’(0) = 0.
S2Y(S)+8SY(S)+15Y(S)= 30x(S)
If either the output or some part of the output is returned to the input side
and utilized as part of the system input, then it is known as Feedback.
Types Feedback
1- Positive feedback
2-Negative feedback
1-Positive Feedback
The positive feedback adds the reference input, R((s) and feedback output.
𝐶 (𝑆) 𝐺
Transfer Function is =
𝑅( 𝑠) 1 −𝐺𝐻
Where,
G is the open loop gain, which is function of frequency.
H is the gain of feedback path, which is function of frequency.
Applications of positive feedback system
1. Oscillator
It will be found in analog electronics.
2. In Timing Circuits
A circuit that synchronizes or activates something by means of a repetitive timing signal; especially a
CPU, to run at a particular rate.
2-Negative feedback
Negative feedback reduces the error between the reference input, R(s) and system output.
𝐶 (𝑆) 𝐺
Transfer Function is =
𝑅( 𝑠) 1+ 𝐺𝐻
G: is the open loop gain, which is function of frequency.
H : is the gain of feedback path, which is function of frequency.
Applications of negative feedback system
1. Stabilize Gain
If the system gain G is very high, then you need to stabilize it by using
negative feedback.
2. Amplifier
when the feedback H very less than one, we can have amplification
(operational amplifier).
In general, 'G' and 'H' are functions of frequency. So, feedback will increase the sensitivity of the system gain in
one frequency range and decrease in the other frequency range. Therefore, we have to choose the values of
'GH' in such a way that the system is insensitive or less sensitive to parameter variations.
Effect of Feedback on Stability
Therefore, we must properly choose the feedback to make the control system
stable.