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I need to propose a transfer function from the following graph. The K value (or amplifier gain?) we were given is 2 and it has a step response of 2 as well. When looking at the graph though it looks as if the K value we were given is incorrect if it has an output voltage of around 5v. Can anyone help me propose a transfer function for this? Or point me to some resources that could show me?

Step Response Graph

A generic, first order transfer function is expected to be of the form $$ \frac{K}{\tau s + 1} $$ and I expected K = 5/2.

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  • $\begingroup$ The K value is 2 and the driving input step is 2 volts. $\endgroup$ Nov 30, 2022 at 11:07
  • $\begingroup$ K is in reference to the amplifier gain. Not really sure how to attach an image to this comment. New here $\endgroup$ Nov 30, 2022 at 16:55
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    – AJN
    Nov 30, 2022 at 16:58
  • $\begingroup$ My reasoning in thinking it was incorrect is that in a generic tranfer function K is the numerator (K/s*tau+1). So how could K be equal to 2 if it is equal to Vout/Vin (5/2)? $\endgroup$ Dec 1, 2022 at 18:17
  • $\begingroup$ OK. That is why I requested for context on the question. if your problem is solved, please self answer the question in sufficient detail, below for people visiting this page in the future. $\endgroup$
    – AJN
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Sorry, I have to answer rather than comment as I'm a noob as well. Are you asking in general for a transfer function, or are you after some PID controller TF?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4w0rslb04E seems to go into excessive detail (I didn't watch the whole thing) but should cover your question.

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  • $\begingroup$ Ah thanks very much, I'll watch that tonight. $\endgroup$ Nov 30, 2022 at 11:08

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