Controllers
In this chapter, classical controllers namely proportional (P), proportional-derivative (PD),
Proportional Integrator (PI) and Proportional Integral and Derivative (PID), are discussed
which is as follows:
1. Proportional Controller
In proportional controller actuating signal, U(s) depends on the instantaneous value of the
control error E(s). A proportional controller can control any stable plant, but it provides limited
performance and nonzero steady state errors. This latter limitation is due to the fact that its
frequency response is bounded for all frequencies. Fig. shows the block diagram of unity
feedback control system using P-controller.
2. Proportional Derivative (PD) Controller
3. Proportional Integral (PI) Controller
4. PID Controller
(Note: The students will do the derivations of Transfer function for each controller as home
assignment.)