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Controller Synthesis
This chapter discusses synthesis tools in two categories, H∞ and H2. This
chapter does not explain all of the theory of H∞, LQG/LTR, and frequency
shaped LQG design techniques. The general problem setup is explained
together with known limitations.

H-Infinity Control Synthesis

Problem Definition

The H∞ control synthesis function hinfcontr( ) finds a stabilizing
multivariable controller K for the plant P, as shown in Figure 4-1.
In the closed-loop system with plant P and controller K, all frequencies ω,
(4-1)
where Hew is the closed-loop transfer matrix from w to e and γ is some
specified limit. Equation 4-1 can be expressed in terms of the H∞ norm as:
Figure 4-1. Closed-Loop System with Plant P and Controller K
The function hinfcontr( ) is based on the 2-Riccati state space
solutions presented in [GD88,DGKF89]. You can examine these references
for theoretical descriptions.
σmax Hew jω()()γ≤
Hew ∞γ≤
P
wuy
e
K
H
ew