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Abstract-An analysis of two most popular continuous sliding-mode algorithms: The power-fractional sliding-mode algorithm and a second-order sliding-mode algorithm known as the super-twisting is carried out in the frequency domain with the use of the describing function method. It is shown that in the presence of an actuator, the transient process converges to a periodic motion. Parameters of this periodic motion are analyzed. A few examples are considered to illustrate the obtained results.

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A tool for the design of a self-excited oscillation of a desired amplitude and frequency in linear plants by means of the variable structure control is proposed. An approximate approach based on the describing function method is given, which requires that the mechanical plant should be a low-pass filter-the hypothesis that usually holds when the oscillations are relatively fast. The proposed approach is demonstrated via the controller design and experiments on the Furuta pendulum.Index Terms-Frequency domain methods, periodic solution, underactuated systems, variable structure systems.

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