University of California,
Santa Barbara
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Digital Control Systems - Theory and Design
ECE 147B - Winter 2013
| Instructors: |
Prof. Katie Byl |
|
katiebyl@ece.ucsb.edu |
| Chris Steward (TA / Lab Instructor) |
|
Chelsea Lau (TA / Lab Instructor) |
| steward@umail.ucsb.edu |
| clau@umail.ucsb.edu |
| Lecture: |
Tue, Thur 3:30-4:45pm | ESB 1003 |
| Lab Group 1: |
Wed 7-9:50pm | Harold Frank Hall 3120A |
| Lab Group 2: |
Fri 10-12:50am | Harold Frank Hall 3120A |
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. (See also quick links, above.)
Prerequisites: ECE 147A (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C-.
Office Hours: Mon, Wed 3:30-4:30pm (and/or by appointment; email Prof. Byl and/or TAs to arrange), in Harold Frank Hall 5115.
Text: Either of the following two options can be used this quarter.
1. Fadali and Visioli, "Digital Control Engineering, 2nd edition".
2. Franklin, Powell, and Workman, “Digital Control of Dynamic Systems, 3rd edition”.
As of this writing (1/7/2013), this second (out-of-print) book is currently available as a "reprint"
here: Atlas Books hard cover, or
Powell's Books hard cover).
Grading: Homework/Modules (25%), Laboratories (25%), Mid-Term Exam (20%), and Final Exam (30%).
- Homework (and Computer Modules): There will be 8 assigned homeworks assignments. Only the best 7 out of 8 of these assignments will count toward your grade.
- Laboratories: Tentative lab assignments will be announced during Lecture 1.
Group 1 meets Wednesdays, 7-9:50pm. Group 2 meets Fridays, 10-12:50am.
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 tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 12 during lecture (3:30-4:45pm in ESB 1003) and will cover material (in lecture and/or lab) from the first 5 weeks of class (i.e., through February 11).
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 (Thursday, March 21, 4-7pm) and location (ESB 1003) 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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