Taxonomy Distribution Report
Overview
- Total Concepts: 300
- Number of Taxonomies: 13
- Average Concepts per Taxonomy: 23.1
Distribution Summary
| Category | TaxonomyID | Count | Percentage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Response | FREQ | 55 | 18.3% | ✅ |
| Time Response | TIME | 35 | 11.7% | ✅ |
| Controller Design | CTRL | 32 | 10.7% | ✅ |
| Laplace Methods | LAPL | 31 | 10.3% | ✅ |
| Block Diagrams | BLOCK | 28 | 9.3% | ✅ |
| Physical Modeling | MODEL | 25 | 8.3% | ✅ |
| Root Locus | RLOC | 22 | 7.3% | ✅ |
| Stability Analysis | STAB | 20 | 6.7% | ✅ |
| Steady-State Error | ERROR | 13 | 4.3% | ✅ |
| Foundation Concepts | FOUND | 12 | 4.0% | ✅ |
| Linearization | LINEAR | 10 | 3.3% | ✅ |
| Performance | PERF | 9 | 3.0% | ✅ |
| System Properties | PROP | 8 | 2.7% | ℹ️ Under |
Visual Distribution
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Balance Analysis
✅ No Over-Represented Categories
All categories are under the 30% threshold. Good balance!
ℹ️ Under-Represented Categories (<3%)
- System Properties (PROP): 8 concepts (2.7%)
- Note: Small categories are acceptable for specialized topics
Category Details
Frequency Response (FREQ)
Count: 55 concepts (18.3%)
Concepts:
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- Frequency Response
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- Sinusoidal Steady State
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- Magnitude Response
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- Phase Response
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- Frequency Transfer Func
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- Substitution s=jw
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- Bode Plot
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- Bode Magnitude Plot
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- Bode Phase Plot
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- Decibel
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- Logarithmic Scale
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- Decade
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- Octave
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- Corner Frequency
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- Break Frequency
- ...and 40 more
Time Response (TIME)
Count: 35 concepts (11.7%)
Concepts:
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- First-Order System
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- Second-Order System
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- Higher-Order System
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- Order of a System
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- Initial Conditions
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- Natural Response
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- Forced Response
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- Total Response
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- Zero-Input Response
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- Zero-State Response
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- Transient Response
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- Steady-State Response
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- Time Constant
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- Damping Ratio
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- Natural Frequency
- ...and 20 more
Controller Design (CTRL)
Count: 32 concepts (10.7%)
Concepts:
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- Proportional Control
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- Integral Control
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- Derivative Control
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- P Controller
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- PI Controller
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- PD Controller
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- PID Controller
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- Proportional Gain
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- Integral Gain
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- Derivative Gain
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- Integral Time
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- Derivative Time
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- Controller Tuning
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- Ziegler-Nichols Method
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- Reaction Curve Method
- ...and 17 more
Laplace Methods (LAPL)
Count: 31 concepts (10.3%)
Concepts:
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- Transfer Function
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- Laplace Transform
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- Inverse Laplace Transform
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- S-Domain
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- Time Domain
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- Frequency Domain
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- Poles
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- Zeros
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- Pole-Zero Plot
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- Pole-Zero Cancellation
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- Dominant Poles
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- Pole Locations
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- Complex Conjugate Poles
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- Real Poles
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- Repeated Poles
- ...and 16 more
Block Diagrams (BLOCK)
Count: 28 concepts (9.3%)
Concepts:
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- Block Diagram
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- Summing Junction
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- Pickoff Point
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- Cascade Connection
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- Parallel Connection
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- Feedback Connection
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- Block Diagram Reduction
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- Block Diagram Algebra
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- Forward Path
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- Feedback Path
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- Loop
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- Inner Loop
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- Outer Loop
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- Loop Gain
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- Closed-Loop Transfer
- ...and 13 more
Physical Modeling (MODEL)
Count: 25 concepts (8.3%)
Concepts:
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- Electrical Systems
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- Mechanical Systems
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- Translational Systems
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- Rotational Systems
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- Electromechanical Systems
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- Motor Model
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- DC Motor
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- Armature-Controlled Motor
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- Field-Controlled Motor
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- Motor Transfer Function
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- RLC Circuit
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- RC Circuit
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- RL Circuit
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- Op-Amp Circuits
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- Mass-Spring-Damper
- ...and 10 more
Root Locus (RLOC)
Count: 22 concepts (7.3%)
Concepts:
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- Root Locus
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- Root Locus Rules
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- Starting Points
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- Ending Points
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- Number of Branches
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- Symmetry Property
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- Real Axis Segments
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- Angle Condition
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- Magnitude Condition
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- Breakaway Point
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- Break-In Point
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- Asymptotes
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- Centroid
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- Asymptote Angles
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- Departure Angle
- ...and 7 more
Stability Analysis (STAB)
Count: 20 concepts (6.7%)
Concepts:
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- Stability
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- BIBO Stability
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- Internal Stability
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- Asymptotic Stability
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- Marginal Stability
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- Unstable System
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- Bounded Input
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- Bounded Output
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- Characteristic Equation
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- Characteristic Polynomial
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- Characteristic Roots
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- Routh-Hurwitz Criterion
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- Routh Array
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- Routh Array Construction
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- Special Cases Routh
- ...and 5 more
Steady-State Error (ERROR)
Count: 13 concepts (4.3%)
Concepts:
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- Steady-State Error
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- Steady-State Accuracy
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- Error Constants
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- Position Error Constant
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- Velocity Error Constant
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- Acceleration Error Const
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- System Type
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- Type 0 System
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- Type 1 System
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- Type 2 System
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- Type Number
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- Error Coefficients
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- Disturbance Error
Foundation Concepts (FOUND)
Count: 12 concepts (4.0%)
Concepts:
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- Control System
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- Feedback
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- Open-Loop Control
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- Closed-Loop Control
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- Plant
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- Controller
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- Actuator
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- Sensor
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- Reference Input
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- Error Signal
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- Disturbance
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- System Response
Linearization (LINEAR)
Count: 10 concepts (3.3%)
Concepts:
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- Linearization
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- Operating Point
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- Equilibrium Point
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- Small Signal Analysis
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- Taylor Series Expansion
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- Nonlinear System
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- Saturation
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- Dead Zone
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- Backlash
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- Hysteresis
Performance (PERF)
Count: 9 concepts (3.0%)
Concepts:
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- Performance Specs
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- Design Tradeoffs
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- Speed vs Stability
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- Robustness
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- Sensitivity
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- Sensitivity Function
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- Complementary Sensitivity
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- Disturbance Rejection
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- Noise Attenuation
System Properties (PROP)
Count: 8 concepts (2.7%)
Concepts:
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- Dynamic System
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- Linear System
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- Time-Invariant System
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- LTI System
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- Superposition Principle
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- Homogeneity
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- Causality
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- Differential Equation
Recommendations
- ✅ Good balance: Categories are reasonably distributed (spread: 15.7%)
- ✅ MISC category minimal: Good categorization specificity
Educational Use Recommendations
- Use taxonomy categories for color-coding in graph visualizations
- Design curriculum modules based on taxonomy groupings
- Create filtered views for focused learning paths
- Use categories for assessment organization
- Enable navigation by topic area in interactive tools
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