ECE 442 Spring 2011
The following information was supplied by Professor J. David Powell in May of 2010.
Digital Control of Dynamic Systems, 3rd edition, 1998, by Franklin, Powell, and Workman.
The most recent printing of the book will be with a hard cover, and it will be available via a direct web order by the student for $70. The students should enter FPWS70 for the discount code. For the direct order, please instruct students to go to:
While supplies last, the previous printing of the soft cover version will be selling for $55.
The best way for students to order that version is through the web at:
Soft Cover Version where they can get free standard shipping with the discount code: free-ship or from
The Atlas Books web site will not indicate the discounted price, but the final confirmation email that comes within 24 hours of the order will indicate the discounted price and their credit cards will be charged the discounted price. The Ellis-Kagle Press web site:
Ellis-Kagle Press has information for downloading the associated Matlab files and the most current information for individuals to purchase the book.
A suggested control textbook is available on-line. The website for this textbook is available at the Feedback Systems site. "Feedback Systems: An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers, Karl J. Astrom and Richard M. Murray.