A criterion for asymptotic stability of general fractional-order linear time-invariant systems with incommensurate orders

Abstract

A criterion on the asymptotic stability of fractional-order systems with incomensurate orders is proposed in this paper. Existing methods always assume order parameters be rational numbers or the ratios of any two orders be rational numbers. In engineering applications, order parameters are more likely to be uncertain which may be real numbers. Furthermore, the boundary of the stable parameter region is determined, which decomposes parameter space into the finite number of connected regions. All systems whose parameters belong to the same region have the same stability. Each region only needs checking one point to determine the stability of the region. The method established in this paper involves low computational complexity and clearly gives the relationship between order parameters and stability. Some examples show the advantages of this method.