Step Response Explorer
Explore the relationship between the step-response of the system and the its pole/zero locations!
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Welcome to the Interactive Pole-Zero Step-Response Analyzer!
This tool lets you explore the relationship between root locations on the complex plane and the resulting time-domain step response (assuming a DC Gain of 1).
HOW TO USE: • Add Roots: Go to Add -> Pole(s)/Zero(s), then click on the graph. • Move Roots: Left-click and drag any root to change its location. • Delete Roots: Right-click on a root to remove it.
METRICS: The top row shows the actual simulated metrics (via the stepinfo command). The bottom row calculates the "back-of-the-napkin" textbook estimates based on the dominant estimates based on the dominant pole(s) to help you see when those approximations hold true!
Cite As
Shalom Ruben (2026). Step Response Explorer (https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/183338-step-response-explorer), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
General Information
- Version 1.1 (124 KB)
MATLAB Release Compatibility
- Compatible with R2014b and later releases
Platform Compatibility
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
| Version | Published | Release Notes | Action |
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| 1.1 | This tool lets you explore the relationship between root locations on the complex plane and the resulting time-domain step response |
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| 1.0 |
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