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This document provides a step-by-step guide on generating a transfer function in MATLAB, starting from defining the numerator and denominator coefficients. It includes instructions for analyzing the transfer function through various plots such as step response, impulse response, Bode plot, and pole-zero map. Additionally, it mentions an alternative method using zero-pole-gain representation and the option to convert the transfer function to state-space representation.

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Transfer Function 22

This document provides a step-by-step guide on generating a transfer function in MATLAB, starting from defining the numerator and denominator coefficients. It includes instructions for analyzing the transfer function through various plots such as step response, impulse response, Bode plot, and pole-zero map. Additionally, it mentions an alternative method using zero-pole-gain representation and the option to convert the transfer function to state-space representation.

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Generating the Transfer Function in MATLAB (Step-by-

Step)
Step 1: Open MATLAB

Launch MATLAB and open the Command Window or a script file (.m file).

Step 2: Define the Numerator and Denominator

In MATLAB, we represent the numerator and denominator as arrays of coefficients starting


from the highest power of sss.

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num = [5 3]; % Coefficients of the numerator (5s + 3)
den = [1 4 6]; % Coefficients of the denominator (s^2 + 4s + 6)

Step 3: Create the Transfer Function

Use the tf function to define the transfer function:

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H = tf(num, den);
disp('Transfer Function:');
disp(H);

This will display the transfer function in the MATLAB console.

Step 4: Analyze the Transfer Function


1. Plot the Step Response

A step response shows how the system reacts to a unit step input.

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step(H);
title('Step Response of the System');

2. Plot the Impulse Response

An impulse response shows the reaction to a sudden pulse input.

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impulse(H);
title('Impulse Response of the System');

3. Plot the Bode Plot

A Bode plot helps analyze the frequency response of the system.

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bode(H);
title('Bode Plot of the System');

4. Plot the Pole-Zero Map

The pole-zero map shows the stability and dynamic behavior of the system.

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pzmap(H);
title('Pole-Zero Map');

Alternative: Transfer Function from Poles and Zeros


Instead of defining the transfer function using numerator and denominator polynomials, you can
use zero-pole-gain representation:

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z = [-1 -2]; % Zeros
p = [-3 -4]; % Poles
k = 5; % Gain
H_zpk = zpk(z, p, k); % Define transfer function in zero-pole-gain format
disp(H_zpk);

Step 5: Convert to State-Space Representation (Optional)


You can also convert the transfer function to state-space representation:

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[A, B, C, D] = tf2ss(num, den);
disp('State-Space Representation:');
disp('A = '); disp(A);
disp('B = '); disp(B);
disp('C = '); disp(C);
disp('D = '); disp(D);
Summary of MATLAB Steps

1. Define the numerator and denominator coefficients


2. Use tf(num, den) to create the transfer function
3. Analyze the system using step response, impulse response, Bode plot, and pole-zero
map
4. (Optional) Convert to zero-pole-gain form or state-space representation

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