Generalized lead-lag H∞ compensators for MIMO linear systems

Abstract

This article considers the problem of designing lead, lag, and lead-lag compensators for multi-input-multi-output (MIMO) linear systems under the H∞ performance measure. This is the first time that the lead, lag and lead-lag compensators are generalized to the MIMO cases by preserving their classical compensator structures. Theoretical results on the stability analysis and synthesis of MIMO systems under the H∞ control performance with the proposed lead, lag, and lead-lag compensators are obtained. Then relevant algorithms for designing lead, lag, and lead-lag compensators are provided to determine the compensator parameters. Differing from traditional design methods, which mostly rely on some trial-and-error procedures, the proposed methods are algorithmic and the compensators can be synthesized systematically. Illustrative examples are used to demonstrate the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed methods.