Block Diagram Algebra

In this video we introduce block diagrams (AKA signal flow diagrams). We explore how they are used to describe complex systems as well as how to perform block diagram algebra (AKA block diagram reduction) to simplify complex block diagrams.

Topics and time stamps:
(0:56) – Introduction to block diagrams
(2:32) – Example block diagram (cruise control)
(10:22) – Block diagram components
(16:05) – Introduction to block diagram algebra
(19:42) – Block diagram reduction operations
(52:33) – Example of block diagram reduction
(1:18:30) – Block diagrams in Mathematica, Matlab, and Simulink
(1:28:24) – Summary and conclusions

Additional videos in this series:
-Transfer Functions: Introduction and Implementation (   • Transfer Functions: Introduction and ...  )
-Block Diagram Algebra (this video)