Analysis of Linear Piecewise Constant Delay Systems Using a Hybrid Numerical Scheme

An efficient computational technique for solving linear delay differential equations with a piecewise constant delay function is presented. The new approach is based on a hybrid of block-pulse functions and Legendre polynomials. A key feature of the proposed framework is the excellent representation of smooth and especially piecewise smooth functions. The operational matrices of delay, derivative, and product corresponding to the mentioned hybrid functions are implemented to transform the original problem into a system of algebraic equations. Illustrative examples are included to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the proposed numerical scheme