H∞ finite-time control for switched nonlinear discrete-time systems with norm-bounded disturbance

Finite-time stability concerns the boundness of system during a fixed finite-time interval. For switched systems; finite-time stability property can be affected significantly by switching behavior; however, it was neglected by most previous research. In this paper, the problems of finite-time stability analysis and stabilization for switched nonlinear discrete-time systems are addressed. First, sufficient conditions are given to ensure a class of switched nonlinear discrete-time system subjected to norm bounded disturbance finite-time bounded under arbitrary switching, and then the results are extended to H, finite-time boundness of switched nonlinear discrete-time systems. Finally based on the results on finite-time boundness, the state feedback controller is designed to H, finite-time stabilize a switched nonlinear discrete-time system. A numerical design example is given to illustrate the proposed results within this paper. (C) 2010 The Franklin Institute. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.