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This self-study book offers optimum clarity and a thorough analysis of the principles of classical and modern feedback control. It emphasizes the difference between mathematical models and the physical systems that the models represent.The authors organize topic coverage into three sections--linear analog control systems, linear digital control systems, and nonlinear analog control systems, using the advanced features of MATLAB throughout the book.For practicing engineers with some experience in linear-system analysis, who want to learn about control systems.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Models of Physical Systems
• 3 State-Variable Models
• 4 System Responses
• 5 Control System Characteristics
• 6 Stability Analysis
• 7 Root-Locus Analysis and Design
• 8 Frequency-Response Analysis
• 9 Frequency-Response Design
• 10 Modern Control Design
• 11 Discrete-Time Systems
• 12 Sampled-Data Systems
• 13 Analysis and Design of Digital Control Systems
• 14 Nonlinear System Analysis
• Appendix A Matrices
• Appendix B Laplace Transform
• Appendix C Laplace Transform and z-Transform Tables
• Index

Reviews provided by Syndetics

CHOICE Review

Cursory inspection of this book might lead the reviewer to query ``Why publish another book like B.C. Kuo's Automatic Control Systems (5th ed., 1987)?'' Both are written for the upper-division engineering undergraduate, are published by the same company, and include separate prefaces to acclaim personal computer software with documentation available from the respective authors. Critical review, however, reveals significant difference. Phillips and Harbor demonstrate an organization more adapted to practical aspects of analysis and design than Kuo is able to achieve in his successive editions of an organizational style more entrenched in mathematics. Consequently, the practicing engineer as well as the student will appreciate the authorship authority of Phillips and Harbor. Moreover, their book includes the scope of digital and nonlinear control systems, an asset for a single volume. Stylistic quality and adequacy of illustrations and references equal or surpass other similar works. The inclusion of a brief summary concluding each chapter is extremely helpful. Recommended for college libraries.-R.E. Young, Clemson University