University of California, Santa Barbara
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Digital Control Systems - Theory and Design

ECE 147B - Winter 2011

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Homework and Modules

Lecture Schedule

Laboratories

Course Topics:

• Sampling of dynamic systems: A/D and D/A conversions; phase lag and its impact on stability.
• Classical (transform) methods for digital control design and analysis: emulation of CT controllers; frequency response methods.
• Modern (state-space) methods for digital control design and analysis: pole placement; estimator (observer) design and the separation principle; deadbeat control; controllability and observability.
• Practical implementation issues: quantization, anti-aliasing filters, and non-linear dynamic elements.

Lecture Schedule: Syllabus and Calendar.(See quick links, above.)

Prerequisites: ECE 147A (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C-.

Office Hours: Wed 3-5pm (and/or by appointment; email to arrange), in Harold Frank Hall 5115.

Required Text:
Franklin, Powell, and Workman, “Digital Control of Dynamic Systems, 3rd edition”. As of this writing (12/30/2010), this book is currently available as a "reprint" both in trade paperback (Powell's Books soft cover) and hard cover (Powell's Books hard cover, Atlas Books hard cover). More info on obtaining the book can be found here.

Grading: Homework/Modules (25%), Laboratories (25%), Mid-Term Exam (20%), and Final Exam (30%).

• Homework and Computer Modules: There will be 4 homework assignments and 4 computer module assignments. These will be scheduled such that you will never have both a homework and module due in the same week. Only the best 7 out of 8 of these assignments will count toward your grade.
• Laboratories: Each pre-registered student should have been assigned to one of two lab groups. Group 1 meets Wednesdays, 7-9:50pm. Group 2 meets Fridays, 1-3:50pm. Switching sections may be permitted (space permitting), but you must contact me (katiebyl@ece.ucsb.edu) to make such arrangements formally. Lab begins the first week of class with an introductory session ("Lab 0") for which no write-up is due. See the link to the lab website for more information on pre-lab assignments and post-lab reports.
• Mid-Term Exam: The mid-term is scheduled for Thursday, February 10 during lecture (3:30-4:45pm in Girvetz 2127) and will cover material (in lecture and/or lab) from the first 5 weeks of class (i.e., through February 6). You are allowed one (1) single-sided 8½ x 11 sheet of notes for the mid-term exam. Your "cheat sheet" must be self-prepared and will also be submitted with your exam; it will then be returned (unmarked) along with your graded exam.
• Final Exam: A 3-hour final exam will cover class material (in lecture and/or lab) from all 10 weeks of class. Time (Friday, March 18, 4-7pm) and location (TBA) are determined by the registrar. You are allowed two (2) single-sided 8½ x 11 self-prepared sheets of notes for the final exam. Both of these "cheat sheets" will also be submitted with your exam; they will then be returned (unmarked) along with your graded exam.

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  Last Updated: Feb. 2, 2011