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2010-2011 University Catalog

ECE 721 - Nonlinear Systems

Credits: 3
Includes motivating examples; analysis techniques include basic fixed-point theory, implicit function theorem, and dependence of trajectories on initial data and parameters. Also covers computational simulation techniques; stability theory including Lyapunov’s direct method; nonlinear control systems of input-output and absolute stability; strong positive real transfer functions; feedback linearization of nonlinear systems; nonlinear canonical forms; nonlinear decoupling; sliding control; and applications to adaptive control, neural networks, and robotics.

Equivalent to IT 846

Prerequisites
ECE 620 or ECE 621.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0