Derivative
This block applies a numerical approximation method to provide the derivative of its input.
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Library
Activate/Dynamical
Description
The Derivative block approximates the instantaneous derivative of its input with respect to time t. The derivative block should be used in continuous-time system and it has no parameter.
The initial output for the block is zero.
Ports
| Name | Type | Description | IO Type | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port 1 | explicit | output | 1 | |
Port 2 | explicit | input | 1 |
Advanced Properties
| Name | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
always active | yes | |
direct-feedthrough | yes | |
zero-crossing | no | |
mode | no | |
continuous-time state | no | |
discrete-time state | no |