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Linear Differential Equations System (LDES)

SimApp lets you model linear and time invariant differential equation systems in State Space format. This representation is particularly useful for models with a lot of interactions and for advanced control applications.

Vector form

System matrix equation: ![](images/linear_equsys_func1.gif)
Output matrix equation: ![](images/linear_equsys_func2.gif)

Transfer function

The system has n states, p input quantities and q output quantities.

x: State vector (nx1)
u: Input vector (px1)
y: Output vector (qx1)
A: System matrix (nxn)
B: Input matrix (nxp)
C: Output matrix (qxn)
D: Direct transmission matrix (qxp)

Matrix representation

In real systems the direct transmission matrix D is usually = 0.