System Block Diagrams

The user can select one of various first and second order systems, see a schematic of the system and the associated block diagram.

These can be described in terms of differentials/integrals, in which case the associated differential equation(s) are derived.

Or the Laplace operator, s, or jω are used, in which case the system transfer function is derived using the Forward/(1-Loop(s)) rule.

Click on the relevant blocks in the diagram to change their parameters.

If you select 'Show How Blocks Formed', the block diagram is developed in stages : click Next/Done button when it appears.

Circuit : RC ; LR ; LCR

First Order Motor ; System

Control : Speed ; Position

Mass Spring

Model Using Diff Eqn

Model Using Laplace, s

Model Using jω

Show How Blocks Formed