Settling Time - Mathematical Detail

Mathematical Detail

Settling time depends on the system response and time constant.

The settling time for a 2nd order, underdamped system responding to a step response can be approximated if the damping ratio by

Thus, settling time to within 2% = 0.02 is:

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