1. Overview and Historical Context Modern Digital Control Systems by Dr. Raymond G. Jacquot is a well-regarded textbook in the field of control engineering, primarily aimed at senior-level undergraduate and introductory graduate students. First published in the late 20th century (with notable editions in the 1980s and 1990s), the book emerged during a critical transition period when digital computers were rapidly replacing analog controllers in industrial and aerospace applications.
Use alongside MATLAB’s Control System Toolbox and a low-cost microcontroller (Arduino or STM32) to implement the design examples – the theory maps directly to practice. Modern Digital Control Systems Raymond G Jacquot