A hidden mode observation approach to finite-time SOFC of Markovian switching systems with quantization

This paper investigates the finite-time static output feedback control of Markovian switching systems, where quantization effects are taken into consideration from plant to controller and controller to actuator, simultaneously. The resulting system is more general, where asynchronous control, quantization, actuator failure, and external disturbance are covered. Furthermore, a descriptor representation method is employed to eliminate both the coupling term and the quantization effects. Owing to a hidden mode observation approach, sufficient conditions are achieved to guarantee the finite-time stochastic boundedness of the resulting system, and the finite-time output feedback controller is designed. Finally, a vehicle's throttle actuator is exploited to confirm the feasibility of the proposed method.