Finite-time stabilization of switched linear systems with saturating actuators

In this paper, finite-time stabilization of switched linear systems with saturating actuators is discussed. Saturating actuators are derived by virtue of time domain approach. State feedback controllers and observer-controller compensators are designed respectively to make the closed-loop systems finite-time stable. The results not only give sufficient conditions for finite-time stabilization of switched linear systems with saturating actuator, but also show the effect of the switching signals on finite-time stabilization of the system. Based on average dwell-time technique, the average dwell-time of the switching signals is presented to guarantee finite-time stability of the closed-loop system.