DDI-based finite-time stability analysis for nonlinear switched systems with time-varying delays

Abstract

This paper investigates the finite-time stability (FTS) analysis problem for switched systems with both nonlinear perturbation and time-varying delays. For the system to be finite-time stable, a sufficient condition is proposed based on some delay differential inequalities (DDIs), rather than the Lyapunov-like functions which are commonly used in the FTS analysis of switched systems. Compared with the Lyapunov-like function method, the FTS conditions based on the DDI method are easier for checking and do not require FTS of each subsystem. Two examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the developed theory.