General quadratic performance analysis and synthesis of differential algebraic equation (DAE) systems

In this paper, control of linear differential-algebraic-equation systems, subject to general quadratic constraints, is considered. This setup, especially, includes the H∞ control problem and the design for strict passivity. Based on linear matrix inequality (LMI) analysis conditions, LMI synthesis conditions for the existence of linear output feedback controllers are derived by means of a linearizing change of variables. This approach is constructive: a procedure for the determination of controller parameterizations is given on the basis of the solution of the LMI synthesis conditions. A discussion of the possible applications of the presented results concludes the paper.