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by Lukas T.

How can a system be classified?

Physical vs. Abstract: A physical system is a tangible entity made up of physical components such as mechanical parts or electronic circuits, while an abstract system is a conceptual or mathematical representation of a system that may not have a physical existence. For example, a mechanical clock is a physical system, while a mathematical model of a clock is an abstract system.

Static or Dynamic components: Static components are memoryless and do not change with time or change very slowly, while dynamic components change with time and the actual state depends on previous state. For example, the resistance of a resistor is a static component, while the voltage across a capacitor is a dynamic component.

Linear or Nonlinear components: Linear components have a proportional relationship between input and output, while nonlinear components do not. Linear components can be described using linear equations, while nonlinear components require more complex equations. Examples of linear components include resistors and capacitors, while diodes and transistors are examples of nonlinear components.

Deterministic or Stochastic components: Deterministic components have a predictable output for a given input, while stochastic components have a random or probabilistic output for a given input. For example, a digital circuit is a deterministic system, while a system that uses a random number generator is a stochastic system.

Time-Invariant or Time-Variant components: Time-invariant components have properties that do not change with time, while time-variant components have properties that vary with time. For example, the resistance of a resistor is time-invariant, while the output of a temperature sensor is time-variant.

Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time systems: Continuous-time systems operate continuously over time, while discrete-time systems operate at specific points in time. Continuous-time systems are described using differential equations, while discrete-time systems are described using difference equations. For example, an analog signal processing system is a continuous-time system, while a digital signal processing system is a discrete-time system.


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Lukas T.

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