The impedance matrix in series

The series decomposition analysis of impedance matrix models for linear sys tems of arbitrary degree and dimension using recursive computation is consi dered. Formulation of the series-admittance description of multi-input, mul ti-output system models is discussed together with typical applications. A particularly simple, computationally effective procedure is outlined therea fter when, as in most engineering problems, the impedance form results in a matrix quadratic structure. Finally, the controllability-observability asp ects of series models for single input-multiple output systems is commented upon. (C) 1999 Academic Press.