A Lyapunov-based small-gain theorem for interconnected switched systems

Stability of an interconnected system consisting of two switched systems is investigated in the scenario where in both switched systems there may exist some subsystems that are not input-to-state stable (non-ISS). We show that, providing the switching signals neither switch too frequently nor activate non-ISS subsystems for too long, a small-gain theorem can be used to conclude global asymptotic stability (GAS) of the interconnected system. For each switched system, with the constraints on the switching signal being modeled by an auxiliary timer, a correspondent hybrid system is defined to enable the construction of a hybrid ISS Lyapunov function. Apart from justifying the ISS property of their corresponding switched systems, these hybrid ISS Lyapunov functions are then combined to establish a Lyapunov-type small-gain condition which guarantees that the interconnected system is globally asymptotically stable.     

Robust stability analysis of uncertain switched linear systems with unstable subsystems

The problem of robust stability for switched linear systems with all the subsystems being unstable is investigated. Unlike the most existing results in which each switching mode in the system is asymptotically stable, the subsystems may be unstable in this paper. A necessary condition of stability for switched linear systems is first obtained with certain hypothesis. Then, under two assumptions, sufficient conditions of exponential stability for both deterministic and uncertain switched linear systems are presented by using the invariant subspace theory and average dwell time method. Moreover, we further develop multiple Lyapunov functions and propose a method for constructing multiple Lyapunov functions for the considered switched linear systems with certain switching law. Several examples are included to show the effectiveness of the theoretical findings.     

Stabilization of a class of switched systems via designingswitching laws

In this paper, one state transformation is used to construct switching laws for a class of switched systems totally composed of unstable subsystems. Some sufficient conditions for determining the switching law, such that the system is asymptotically stable, are derived     

Stabilisation of second-order LTI switched positive systems

The stabilisation problem of second-order switched positive systems consisting of two unstable subsystems is considered in this article. By considering the vector fields and geometric characteristics, a necessary and sufficient condition for the stabilisability of second-order switched positive systems with two unstable subsystems is provided. Furthermore, it is shown via this condition that neither second-order switched positive systems consisting of two subsystems with unstable nodes nor second-order switched positive systems consisting of one subsystem with unstable nodes and the other with a saddle point can be stabilised via any switching law.     

Stability analysis and control synthesis of switched impulsive systems

In this paper, we investigate the stability analysis problem of switched impulsive nonlinear systems and several stabilization problems of switched discrete‐time linear systems are studied. First, sufficient conditions ensuring globally uniformly asymptotically stability of switched nonlinear impulsive system under arbitrary and DDT (dynamical dwell time which defines the length of the time interval between two successive switchings) switching are derived, respectively. In the DDT switching case, we first consider the switched system composed by stable subsystems, then we extend the results to the case where not all subsystems are stable. The stabilizations of switched discrete‐time linear system under arbitrary switching, DDT switching and asynchronous switching are investigated respectively. Based on the stability analysis results, the control synthesis consists of controller design for each subsystem and state impulsive jumping generators design at switching instant. With the aid of the state impulsive jumping generators at switching instant, the ‘energy’ produced by switching can be minimized, which leads to less conservative results. Several numerical examples are given to illustrate the proposed results within this paper. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Stability and Stabilization of Two‐Dimensional LTI Switched Systems with Potentially Unstable Focus

This paper investigates stability and stabilization of two‐dimensional switched linear time‐invariant (LTI) systems with potentially unstable focus. For the case that the origin is a single common focus of all subsystems, we first give continuous positive definite functions related only to the elements of subsystems' state matrices. Then, based on the continuous positive definite functions obtained, this paper proposes several sufficient conditions of stability/asymptotic stability/instability of the kind of switched LTI systems. By means of the stability results proposed, global asymptotic stabilizing controls (GASC), global asymptotic stabilizing switching paths (GASSP) and corresponding algorithms are designed for two‐dimensional switched LTI systems with focus. Finally, two illustrative examples and numerical simulations demonstrate the effectiveness of the new stability and stabilization results obtained in this paper.     

Stabilization of switched continuous-time systems with all modes unstable via dwell time switching

Stabilization of switched systems composed fully of unstable subsystems is one of the most challenging problems in the field of switched systems. In this brief paper, a sufficient condition ensuring the asymptotic stability of switched continuous-time systems with all modes unstable is proposed. The main idea is to exploit the stabilization property of switching behaviors to compensate the state divergence made by unstable modes. Then, by using a discretized Lyapunov function approach, a computable sufficient condition for switched linear systems is proposed in the framework of dwell time; it is shown that the time intervals between two successive switching instants are required to be confined by a pair of upper and lower bounds to guarantee the asymptotic stability. Based on derived results, an algorithm is proposed to compute the stability region of admissible dwell time. A numerical example is proposed to illustrate our approach.     

Stability analysis of switched systems with stable and unstable subsystems: An average dwell time approach

We study the stability properties of switched systems consisting of both Hurwitz stable and unstable linear time-invariant subsystems using an average dwell time approach. We propose a class of switching laws so that the entire switched system is exponentially stable with a desired stability margin. In the switching laws, the average dwell time is required to be sufficiently large, and the total activation time ratio between Hurwitz stable subsystems and unstable subsystems is required to be no less than a specified constant. We also apply the result to perturbed switched systems where nonlinear vanishing or non-vanishing norm-bounded perturbations exist in the subsystems, and we show quantitatively that, when norms of the perturbations are small, the solutions of the switched systems converge to the origin exponentially under the same switching laws.     

Exponential stability of nonlinear impulsive switched systems with stable and unstable subsystems

Exponential stability and robust exponential stability relating to switched systems consisting of stable and unstable nonlinear subsystems are considered in this study. At each switching time instant, the impulsive increments which are nonlinear functions of the states are extended from switched linear systems to switched nonlinear systems. Using the average dwell time method and piecewise Lyapunov function approach, when the total active time of unstable subsystems compared to the total active time of stable subsystems is less than a certain proportion, the exponential stability of the switched system is guaranteed. The switching law is designed which includes the average dwell time of the switched system. Switched systems with uncertainties are also studied. Sufficient conditions of the exponential stability and robust exponential stability are provided for switched nonlinear systems. Finally, simulations show the effectiveness of the result.     

Switched convergence of second-order switched nonlinear systems

In this paper, the problem of stabilizing second-order switched nonlinear systems consisting of two unstable subsystems is studied. We present a method for determining if a switched system can be stabilized. Important results from Differential Geometry have been needed in order to study the stabilization in the nonlinear case. Hence, it is established if there exists a switching law under which the solution of a switched system for a given initial condition converges to the origin. In order to illustrate the results we present several numerical examples. Furthermore, the results are applied to a kind of switched systems of higher dimension.     

Critical dwell time of switched linear systems

In this paper, we consider the relation between the switching dwell time and the stabilization of switched linear control systems. First of all, a concept of critical dwell time is given for switched linear systems without control inputs, and the critical dwell time is taken as an arbitrary given positive constant for a switched linear control systems with controllable switching models. Secondly, when a switched linear system has many stabilizable switching models, the problem of stabilization of the overall system is considered. An on-line feedback control is designed such that the overall system is asymptotically stabilizable under switching laws which depend only on those of uncontrollable subsystems of the switching models. Finally, when a switched system is partially controllable （While some switching models are probably unstabilizable）, an on-line feedback control and a cyclic switching strategy are designed such that the overall system is asymptotically stabilizable if all switching models of this uncontrollable subsystems are asymptotically stable. In addition, algorithms for designing switching laws and controls are presented.     

Critical dwell time of switched linear systems

In this paper, we consider the relation between the switching dwell time and the stabilization of switched linear control systems. First of all, a concept of critical dwell time is given for switched linear systems without control inputs, and the critical dwell time is taken as an arbitrary given positive constant for a switched linear control systems with controllable switching models. Secondly, when a switched linear system has many stabilizable switching models, the problem of stabilization of the overall system is considered. An on-line feedback control is designed such that the overall system is asymptotically stabilizable under switching laws which depend only on those of uncontrollable subsystems of the switching models. Finally, when a switched system is partially controllable (While some switching models are probably unstabilizable), an on-line feedback control and a cyclic switching strategy are designed such that the overall system is asymptotically stabilizable if all switching models of this uncontrollable subsystems are asymptotically stable. In addition, algorithms for designing switching laws and controls are presented.     

线性切换系统经周期切换渐近稳定性研究

研究一类含有两个子系统的线性切换系统经周期切换渐近稳定问题.首先给出了特殊周期切换,即等时切换下线性切换系统渐近稳定的充要条件;然后将所得结论进行了推广,使之适合于一般的周期切换情形,并结合自适应思想提出了实现系统周期切换的方法,使之能应用于工程实际.特别指出,一个系统可经切换达到二次稳定的充要条件是该系统可经周期切换渐近稳定.对于一类线性切换系统,采用周期切换可使切换信号的设计变得相对简单.仿真结果表明了所提出的方法简洁而有效.     

General Solution of Stability Problem for Plane Linear Switched Systems and Differential Inclusions

Characterization and control of stability of switched dynamical systems and differential inclusions have attracted significant attention in the recent past. The most of the current results for this problem are obtained by application of the Lyapunov function method which provides sufficient but frequently over conservative stability conditions. For planar systems, practically verifiable necessary and sufficient conditions are found only for switched systems with two subsystems. This paper provides explicit necessary and sufficient conditions for asymptotic stability of switched systems and differential inclusions with arbitrary number of subsystems; these conditions turned out to be identical for the both classes of systems. A precise upper bound for the number of switching points in a periodic solution, corresponding to the break of stability, is found. It is shown that, for a switched system, the break of stability may also occur on a solution with infinitely fast switching (chattering) between some two subsystems.     

一类不确定切换系统的容错控制与极点配置

分析一类非线性不确定切换系统的容错控制与基于状态反馈的极点配置。系统包含有界未知结构的不确定性和未知非线性项。在各子系统不稳定的前提下,设计切换系统的状态反馈控制器,基于Lyapunov稳定性理论和LMI方法,保证在任意切换下不确定系统在传感器和执行器同时失效情况下具有鲁棒容错控制性能的充分条件。在此基础上研究该系统的极点配置在左半复平面选定圆域内以理想速度渐近衰减。文中得到了容错控制切换系统可状态反馈镇定的充分条件,然后用易于求解的线性矩阵不等式形式给出结果,最后通过仿真验证所设计的切换系统的极点配置在圆域内,在状态反馈控制器下渐近稳定。     

Common quadratic Lyapunov-like functions with associated switching regions for two unstable second-order LTI systems

In this paper we establish quadratic Lyapunov-like functions for qualitative analysis of switched systems. Specifically, for a class of switched systems consisting of two unstable second-order LTI (linear time-invariant) subsystems, we explore in detail some necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of common (weakly) quadratic Lyapunov-like functions with associated switching regions in R 2 plane. The existence conditions and the construction of such quadratic Lyapunov-like functions are established by using the conic switching laws.     

Finite Time Stability Analysis of Switched Systems with Stable and Unstable Subsystems

In this paper, we study the finite time stability of nonlinear switched systems consisting of both stable and unstable subsystems. First, the finite time stability of systems is studied using the activation time of the subsystems. We show that if the total activation time of unstable subsystems is relatively small compared with that of finite time stable subsystems, then finite time stability of switched systems is guaranteed. Second, the finite time stability of systems is studied based on the comparison principle. We show that if the comparison system is finite time stable, then the finite time stability of switched systems is guaranteed. Finally, a concrete application is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methods.     

H∞ control for a class of cascade switched nonlinear systems

In this paper, we investigate the H_∞ control problem for a class of cascade switched nonlinear systems consisting of two nonlinear parts which are also switched systems using the multiple Lyapunov function method. Firstly, we design the state feedback controller and the switching law, which guarantees that the corresponding closed‐loop system is globally asymptotically stable and has a prescribed H_∞ performance level. This method is suitable for a case where none of the switched subsystems is asymptotically stable. Then, as an application, we study the hybrid H_∞ control problem for a class of nonlinear cascade systems. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the feasibility of our results. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley and Sons Asia Pte Ltd and Chinese Automatic Control Society     

Stability and asynchronous stabilization for a class of discrete-time switched nonlinear systems with stable and unstable subsystems

The stability analysis and asynchronous stabilization problems for a class of discrete-time switched nonlinear systems with stable and unstable subsystems are investigated in this paper. The Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy model is used to represent each nonlinear subsystem. Through using the T-S fuzzy model, the studied systems are modeled into the switched T-S fuzzy systems. By using the switching fuzzy-basis-dependent Lyapunov functions (FLFs) approach and mode-dependent average dwell time (MDADT) technique, the stability conditions for the open-loop switched T-S fuzzy systems with unstable subsystems and asynchronous stabilization conditions for the closed-loop switched T-S fuzzy systems with unstable subsystems are obtained. Both the stability results and asynchronous stabilization results are derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Finally two numerical examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the results obtained.     

On stability of solutions for a class of nonlinear difference systems with switching

The stability of the trivial solution for a class of difference systems with switching and sector-type nonlinearities is studied. Different approaches to common Lyapunov function design for the family of subsystems corresponding to the considered switched system are proposed. Sufficient conditions making the trivial solution asymptotically stable for any switching law are determined. In the case when common Lyapunov function design fails, multiple Lyapunov functions are used to obtain the restrictions on the switching law guaranteeing the asymptotic stability of the trivial solution.