Stability analysis for a class of switched nonlinear time-delay systems

Abstract

This paper investigates the stability analysis for a class of discrete-time switched nonlinear time-delay systems. These systems are modelled by a set of delay difference equations, which are represented in the state form. Then, another transformation is made towards an arrow form. Therefore, by applying the Kotelyanski conditions combined to the M − matrix properties, new delay-independent sufficient stability conditions under arbitrary switching which correspond to a Lyapunov function vector are established. The obtained results are explicit and easy to use. A numerical example is provided to show the effectiveness of the developed results.