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ECE 171ALinear Control System Theory

4 units · ECE · UC San Diego

Stability of continuous- and discrete-time single-input/single-output linear time-invariant control systems emphasizing frequency domain methods. Transient and steady-state behavior. Stability analysis by root locus, Bode, Nyquist, and Nichols plots. Compensator design.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “ECE 45. Open to EC26, EC27, EC28, and EC37 major codes only.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Required in (1)

  • Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
What it opens up

Courses that list ECE 171A as a prerequisite (3)

  • ECE 171B Linear Control System Theory
  • MAE 142 Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles
  • MAE 144 Embedded Control and Robotics