Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will able to:
- Identify the components of a typical single-input single-output automatic control system
- Distinguish between an open-loop and a closed loop control system.
- Use analog OP AMP circuits to scale linear sensor signals.
- Develop and use mathematic models of simple mechanical, thermal, and electrical systems.
- Identify linear ordinary differential equations and explain how there solutions differ from algebraic equations.
- Use a differential equation to model dynamic response in a simple system.
- Use the Laplace transform to solve first and second order differential equations.
- Use transfer functions and signal flow block diagrams to represent control systems.
- Identify the three modes of analog control: proportional, derivative, and integral and explain how each impacts system performance.
- Develop analog circuits using OP AMP’s that realize the control modes.
- Identify stability conditions of an analog control system using the transfer function model.
- Identify the stability conditions of an analog control system using Bode plots. Use Nyquist plots to determine control system stability.
- Use the Routh-Hurwitz Criteria to identify stable control system operation.
- Design negative feedback control circuits for dc motor speed regulation using analog devices.
Instructor Contact Information
Mailing Address:
1230 Linclon Drive
Room D110
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-453-7839
E-mail: powerguy@siu.edu
Skype Name: carl.spezia