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More efficient to transmit e&m signals at higher frequencies Transmitting multiple signals through the same medium using different carriers Transmitting through\channels, with limited passbands
Why use feedback? Reducing effects of nonidealities Reducing Sensitivity to Uncertainties and variability Stabilizing Unstable Systems Reducing Effects of Disturbances Tracking Shaping system response Characteristics(bandwidth/speed
C(S), G(s)-Designed with one or more free parameters Question: How do the closed-loop poles move as we vary these parameters?-Root locus of 1+ C(SG(sH(s
Reading Assignments: Lectures #1-2& PS#1: Chapter 1 of Oppenheim and Willsky(O& W), including (see p. 71) Lectures #3-4 PS#2: Chapter 2 of Oppenheim and Willsky(O&w)