Laboratory Activity #5

Block Diagram Reduction using Matlab

I. Objective:
The activity aims to understand and identify the transfer function of a block
diagram using Matlab
II. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
The students shall be able to:
a. Understand how to obtain transfer functions with Block Diagram
Reduction using Matlab
b. Understand the commands for series and parallel connection in a block
diagram reduction using Matlab
III. Discussion
(Research about Block Diagrams and provide your discussion here)
IV. Problem
A. Obtain the Transfer Function of the block diagrams using Matlab
1.)

2.)

3.)
 4.)

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Consider, 𝑮𝟏 = , 𝑮𝟐 = 𝑠+1 , 𝑮𝟏 = 𝑠 + 3, 𝑯𝟐 = 1
𝑠

5.)

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Consider, 𝑮𝟏 = , 𝑮𝟐 = 𝑠+2 , 𝑮𝟑 = 𝑠 + 3, 𝑯 = 1
𝑠

V. Solution
(Provide the command/code used in obtaining the transfer function of the
block diagrams in Part IV. Show your solution here.)

VI. Conclusion