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Model Characteristics

The Control System Toolbox contains commands to query model characteristics such as the I/O dimensions, poles, zeros, and DC gain. These commands apply to both continuous- and discrete-time models. Their LTI-based syntax is summarized in the table below.

Table 2-1: Commands to Query Model Characteristics
Command
Description
size(model_name)
Number of inputs and outputs
ndims(model_name)
Number of dimensions
isct(model_name)
Returns 1 for continuous systems
isdt(model_name)
Returns 1 for discrete systems
hasdelay(model_name)
True if system has delays
pole(model_name)
System poles
zero(model_name)
System (transmission) zeros
dcgain(model_name)
DC gain
norm(model_name)
System norms (H2 and L)
covar(model_name,W)
Covariance of response to white noise


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