Signals and Systems Using MATLAB®

Signals and Systems Using MATLAB®, 4th Edition, is an undergraduate textbook written by Aydin Akan and Luis F. Chaparro to structure the study of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems. The authors establish foundational analytical tools that help engineering students evaluate linear system behaviors across continuous and discrete domains.

The pedagogical framework introduces continuous and discrete systems early in the text before guiding readers through detailed, separate treatments of each system type. Academic coverage advances through continuous-time methods such as the Laplace transform, Fourier series, and Fourier transform, moving systematically into discrete-time topics including sampling theory, the Z-transform, and discrete filter design.

This balanced organization provides structured academic support for second and third year electrical or computer engineering students enrolled in a primary signals and systems course. By establishing foundational concepts before separating the continuous and discrete tracks, the volume prepares students to manage mathematical techniques across signal processing disciplines.