Transfer function to state space manually

In summary, converting a transfer function to state space form by hand involves representing the system using matrix equations. For a 1st order system, there is only one state space representation, but for higher order systems, there can be multiple representations with different observability and controllability properties. As long as there are no hidden pole/zero cancellations, the system can be both completely observable and controllable. The textbook should provide more information on this process. Using the given example, the state space representation can be written as X(s) = Y(s) and sX(s) = -10X(s) + 10U(s), which can be simplified to x'(t) = -10x(t) + 10u(t
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Hi, how can i convert a transfer function to state space form by hand:
e.g.;
G=10/(s+10)
??
 
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for a 1st order system, there about only one state space representation. but for higher order, there will be many different state space representations for the same transfer function. some will be completely observable, some completely controllable. if there are no hidden pole/zero cancellations, then i think you can have it both completely observable and controllable.

anyway (your textbook should say this):

[tex] Y(s)/U(s) = G(s) = \frac{10}{s+10} = \frac{10 s^{-1}}{1+10 s^(-1)} [/tex]

[tex] 10 s^{-1} Y(s) + Y(s) = 10 s^{-1} U(s) [/tex]

[tex] Y(s) = -10 s^{-1} Y(s) + 10 s^{-1} U(s) [/tex]

state:

[tex] X(s) = Y(s) [/tex]

[tex] sX(s) = -10 X(s) + 10 U(s) [/tex]

[tex] x'(t) = -10 x(t) + 10 u(t) [/tex]

[tex] y(t)= x(t) [/tex]
 

1) What is a transfer function in the context of control systems?

A transfer function is a mathematical representation of the relationship between the input and output signals in a control system. It describes how the system responds to different inputs and helps in analyzing the stability and performance of the system.

2) What is the purpose of converting a transfer function to state space manually?

Converting a transfer function to state space manually is useful for understanding the internal dynamics of a control system. It also allows for the design of state feedback controllers and the analysis of observability and controllability of the system.

3) What are the steps involved in converting a transfer function to state space manually?

The steps involved in converting a transfer function to state space manually include creating state variables for each derivative in the transfer function, writing the state equations in matrix form, and finding the transfer function from the state equations.

4) Can a transfer function always be converted to state space manually?

Yes, a transfer function can always be converted to state space manually as long as the transfer function is proper (the degree of the numerator is less than or equal to the degree of the denominator) and has no poles on the imaginary axis.

5) What are the advantages of using state space representation over transfer function representation?

State space representation allows for a more intuitive understanding of the internal dynamics of a control system. It also allows for the design of more complex controllers and the analysis of observability and controllability of the system. Additionally, state space representation can handle systems with multiple inputs and outputs, whereas transfer function representation is limited to single input-single output systems.

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