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An LTI system is described by the following differential equation

3y′′′(t)−6y′′(t)+3y′(t)=x′′(t)+3x′(t)−2x(t)
Illustrate the first-canonical-form simulation diagram.

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The student's question pertains to the construction of a first-canonical-form simulation diagram for an LTI system described by a third-order differential equation. The approach involves transforming the equation into a series of first-order differential equations using state variables and then arranging these into the first-canonical-form representation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student asks for a simulation diagram of the first-canonical-form for an LTI system described by a differential equation. To construct the simulation diagram, we would first transform the differential equation into the state-space representation. The equation given is:

3y'''(t)−6y''(t)+3y'(t)=x''(t)+3x'(t)−2x(t)

The first canonical form of this LTI system entails organizing it into a series of first-order differential equations, typically using state variables to represent the derivatives of the output and the internal states of the system.

Unfortunately, providing the first-canonical-form simulation diagram itself is beyond the scope of this text response, as diagrams cannot be depicted. However, for the given equation, one would generally begin by defining state variables corresponding to the derivatives of y(t), such as z₁(t) = y'(t), z₂(t) = y''(t), and so on. Subsequently, one can create a set of first-order equations that can be represented in matrix form, which directly translates into the first-canonical-form. Ensuring that each derivative of the output is expressed as a function of other state variables and inputs enables the construction of the simulation diagram.

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