PID control of linear systems with an input hysteresis described by Prandtl-Ishlinskii models

This paper deals with the stability analysis of PI and PID control of dynamic systems with an input hysteresis described by a modified Prandtl-Ishlinskii model. The problem of the asymptotic tracking of constant references is reformulated as the stability of a polytopic linear differential inclusion. This offers a simple linear matrix inequality condition that, when satisfied with the chosen PI or PID controller gains, ensures the tracking of constant references, allows the designer to establish a performance index and allows using powerful analysis and design tools for the controller. The validation of the approach is performed experimentally on a Magnetic Shape Memory Alloy micrometric positioning system.