Bode Plot Question: Homework Statement & Solution Analysis

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The discussion revolves around the analysis of a Bode plot for a given transfer function, focusing on the phase response and the identification of poles and zeros. Participants are examining the contributions of these elements to the phase plot and comparing their findings with a provided solution.

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  • Homework-related
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a transfer function and describes their approach to plotting the phase response, noting contributions from a zero and a pole.
  • The same participant outlines their calculated phase response across different frequency ranges, indicating a potential discrepancy with a solution provided by their professor.
  • Another participant points out that the focus should be on positive frequencies and questions the terminology used regarding the zero at 3 rad/s.
  • There is a clarification that the term "corner frequency" refers to the absolute values of the zero and pole, suggesting a possible misunderstanding in terminology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the correct interpretation of the phase response and the terminology related to poles and zeros. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the accuracy of the phase plot and the implications of the zero's location.

Contextual Notes

There is uncertainty regarding the interpretation of the zero's position and its impact on the phase response. Participants are also navigating the distinction between corner frequencies and the terminology typically used in Bode plot analysis.

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Homework Statement


I'm doing a question that requires a Bode plot (magnitude and phase).

The Attempt at a Solution


I got a transfer function of
H(\omega)=\frac{1+\frac{j*\omega}{3}}{1-0.1667(\omega)^{2}+0.4167j*\omega}

So there is a simple zero at 3 rad/s; complex pole at 2.45 rad/s; and no DC gain.
I am able to plot the magnitude plot correctly, however my phase isn't exactly right.

For phase I have essentially two contributions from the zero and the pole:
From zero: 0.3<omega<30 rad/s with a slope of 45 degrees/decade
From pole: 0.245<omega<24.5 rad/s with a slope of -90 degrees/decade

So combining the two, I get (w==omega, I'm too lazy to write it out):
0<w<0.245: 0 degrees,
0.245<w<0.3: slope of -90 degrees/decade
0.3<w<24.5: slope of -45 degrees/decade
24.5<w<30: slope of 45 degrees/decade
w>30: slope of 0

However the solution my prof provided says:
0<w<0.245: 0 degrees,
0.245<w<0.3: slope of -90 degrees/decade
0.3<w<24.5: slope of -45 degrees/decade
w>24.5: slope of 0, flattens out at -90 degrees.

Am I wrong? If so, why?
 
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Melawrghk said:

Homework Statement


I'm doing a question that requires a Bode plot (magnitude and phase).

The Attempt at a Solution


I got a transfer function of
H(\omega)=\frac{1+\frac{j*\omega}{3}}{1-0.1667(\omega)^{2}+0.4167j*\omega}

So there is a simple zero at 3 rad/s; complex pole at 2.45 rad/s; and no DC gain.
I am able to plot the magnitude plot correctly, however my phase isn't exactly right.

For phase I have essentially two contributions from the zero and the pole:
From zero: 0.3<omega<30 rad/s with a slope of 45 degrees/decade
From pole: 0.245<omega<24.5 rad/s with a slope of -90 degrees/decade

So combining the two, I get (w==omega, I'm too lazy to write it out):
0<w<0.245: 0 degrees,
0.245<w<0.3: slope of -90 degrees/decade
0.3<w<24.5: slope of -45 degrees/decade
24.5<w<30: slope of 45 degrees/decade
w>30: slope of 0

However the solution my prof provided says:
0<w<0.245: 0 degrees,
0.245<w<0.3: slope of -90 degrees/decade
0.3<w<24.5: slope of -45 degrees/decade
w>24.5: slope of 0, flattens out at -90 degrees.

Am I wrong? If so, why?

The zero is at -3 rad/s. Does that make a difference, or was that just a simple typo?
 
Uh, neither. We're only dealing with positive frequencies (actually, absolute values, I suppose). We're calling them poles and zeros, but the values we're interested in is just the corner frequencies.
 
Melawrghk said:
Uh, neither. We're only dealing with positive frequencies (actually, absolute values, I suppose). We're calling them poles and zeros, but the values we're interested in is just the corner frequencies.

Sorry, then why do you say you have a zero at 3 rad/s?
 
berkeman said:
Sorry, then why do you say you have a zero at 3 rad/s?

It's just the terminology used. Corner frequency is like absolute value of zero/pole.
 

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