Sampled-Data Systems, Revisited: Reflections, Recollections, and Reassessments

Abstract

A review of the progress made in sampled-data systems during the last thirty years is presented in this paper. In particular the impact of the discrete theory on the continuous counterpart is mentioned. Additionally, the limiting process of discrete system theory when the discrete interval (or the sampling period) goes to zero, is discussed. Recent emergence of digital signal processing and digital filters as an aftermath of sampled-data systems is brought into focus as well as the technological developments which aided in this new development. The paper concludes with a critical view of the past achievements in this field as well as indications of possible future developments.