scholarly journals Test signal generation for analog circuits

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 235-238
Author(s):  
B. Burdiek ◽  
W. Mathis

Abstract. In this paper a new test signal generation approach for general analog circuits based on the variational calculus and modern control theory methods is presented. The computed transient test signals also called test stimuli are optimal with respect to the detection of a given fault set by means of a predefined merit functional representing a fault detection criterion. The test signal generation problem of finding optimal test stimuli detecting all faults form the fault set is formulated as an optimal control problem. The solution of the optimal control problem representing the test stimuli is computed using an optimization procedure. The optimization procedure is based on the necessary conditions for optimality like the maximum principle of Pontryagin and adjoint circuit equations.

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 310
Author(s):  
Beyza Billur İskender Eroglu ◽  
Dіlara Yapişkan

In this paper, we introduce the transversality conditions of optimal control problems formulated with the conformable derivative. Since the optimal control theory is based on variational calculus, the transversality conditions for variational calculus problems are first investigated and then supported by some illustrative examples. Utilizing from these formulations, the transversality conditions for optimal control problems are attained by using the Hamiltonian formalism and Lagrange multiplier technique. To illustrate the obtained results, the dynamical system on which optimal control problem constructed is taken as a diffusion process modeled in terms of the conformable derivative. The optimal control law is achieved by analytically solving the time dependent conformable differential equations occurring from the eigenfunction expansions of the state and the control functions. All figures are plotted using MATLAB.


Author(s):  
Feiyue He

AbstractAn optimal control problem governed by a class of delay semilinear differential equations is studied. The existence of an optimal control is proven, and the maximum principle and approximating schemes are found. As applications, three examples are discussed.


Author(s):  
Shahla Rasulzade ◽  
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One specific optimal control problem with distributed parameters of the Moskalenko type with a multipoint quality functional is considered. To date, the theory of necessary first-order optimality conditions such as the Pontryagin maximum principle or its consequences has been sufficiently developed for various optimal control problems described by ordinary differential equations, i.e. for optimal control problems with lumped parameters. Many controlled processes are described by various partial differential equations (processes with distributed parameters). Some features are inherent in optimal control problems with distributed parameters, and therefore, when studying the optimal control problem with distributed parameters, in particular, when deriving various necessary optimality conditions, non-trivial difficulties arise. In particular, in the study of cases of degeneracy of the established necessary optimality conditions, fundamental difficulties arise. In the present work, we study one optimal control problem described by a system of first-order partial differential equations with a controlled initial condition under the assumption that the initial function is a solution to the Cauchy problem for ordinary differential equations. The objective function (quality criterion) is multi-point. Therefore, it becomes necessary to introduce an unconventional conjugate equation, not in differential (classical), but in integral form. In the work, using one version of the increment method, using the explicit linearization method of the original system, the necessary optimality condition is proved in the form of an analog of the maximum principle of L.S. Pontryagin. It is known that the maximum principle of L.S. Pontryagin for various optimal control problems is the strongest necessary condition for optimality. But the principle of a maximum of L.S. Pontryagin, being a necessary condition of the first order, often degenerates. Such cases are called special, and the corresponding management, special management. Based on these considerations, in the considered problem, we study the case of degeneration of the maximum principle of L.S. Pontryagin for the problem under consideration. For this purpose, a formula for incrementing the quality functional of the second order is constructed. By introducing auxiliary matrix functions, it was possible to obtain a second-order increment formula that is constructive in nature. The necessary optimality condition for special controls in the sense of the maximum principle of L.S. Pontryagin is proved. The proved necessary optimality conditions are explicit.


Author(s):  
Feng Liu ◽  
George T.-C. Chiu ◽  
Eric S. Hamby ◽  
Yongsoon Eun

Inconsistent color reproduction is a major performance and quality issue for high volume digital press. Literature has shown that loss of developability of the toner particles in the development stage of xerography is a main contributing factor for inconsistent color reproduction. Previous works have shown that a second order system model is able to predict and characterize the inevitable loss of developability. In this paper, a nonlinear constrained optimal control problem is formulated to find the optimal dispensing strategy that maximizes the time for which acceptable developability is maintained. An analytical solution to the constrained optimal control problem is derived based on the Maximum Principle without explicitly solving for the costate dynamics. Results show that the state feedback based optimal dispensing strategy starts with the minimal allowable dispensing rate while increasing the development voltage to maintain the desired development quality until the maximal development voltage is reached. Then, the optimal dispense rate switches to maintain the developability at maximal development voltage. Numerical examples support the analytical solution.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-22
Author(s):  
VALERY ANDREEV ◽  
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ALEXANDER POPOV

A reduced model has been developed to describe the time evolution of a discharge in an iron core tokamak, taking into account the nonlinear behavior of the ferromagnetic during the discharge. The calculation of the discharge scenario and program regime in the tokamak is formulated as an inverse problem - the optimal control problem. The methods for solving the problem are compared and the analysis of the correctness and stability of the control problem is carried out. A model of “quasi-optimal” control is proposed, which allows one to take into account real power sources. The discharge scenarios are calculated for the T-15 tokamak with an iron core.


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