Robust Stabilization Approach and H∞ Performance via Static Output Feedback for a Class of Nonlinear Systems

This paper deals with the stability and stabilization problems for a class of discrete-time nonlinear systems. The systems are composed of a linear constant part perturbated by an additive nonlinear function which satisfies a quadratic constraint. A new approach to design a static output feedback controller is proposed. A sufficient condition, formulated as an LMI optimization convex problem, is developed. In fact, the approach is based on a family of LMI parameterized by a scalar, offering an additional degree of freedom. The problem of performance taking into account an H∞ criterion is also investigated. Numerical examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed conditions.