Control Engineering

General objectives The course provides methodologies for the analysis of linear and nonlinear discrete time and sampled dynamics, the design of digital controllers with a major focus on linear systems, and implementation on embedded microcontrollers. The student will be able to compute digital models of given discrete time systems as well as digital discrete time equivalent models of continuous dynamics, to design digital control laws both for discrete and for continuous systems and to use standard microcontrollers for their implementation. Specific objectives Analysis and design techniques for discrete time and digital systems. Knowledge and understanding: The course provides methodologies for the analysis of linear and nonlinear discrete time and sampled dynamics, and for the design of digital controllers with a major focus on linear systems. Apply knowledge and understanding: The student will be able to compute digital models of given discrete time systems as well as digital discrete time equivalent models of continuous dynamics, to design digital control laws both for discrete and for continuous systems. Critical and judgment skills: The student will be able to choose between different methodologies, in order to solve the given problem in the best way. Communication skills: At the end of the course the student will be able to motivate his/her own design choices. Learning ability: The student will learn to develop independent studies by him/herself.