Stability analysis for a class of linear systems governed by difference equations

Linear systems governed by continuous-time difference equations cover a wide class of linear systems. From the Lyapunov-Krasovskii approach, we investigate stability for such a class of systems. Sufficient conditions, and in some particular cases, necessary and sufficient conditions for exponential stability are established, for multivariable systems with commensurate or rationally independent delays. A discussion on robust stability is proposed, for parametric uncertainties and time-varying delays.