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Time Constant Calculator











How This Is Calculated


$$ \tau = \frac{1}{a} $$
where:

τ   =   Time Constant  

a   =   Exponential Frequency  


Assumptions


  • The system is linear and a time-invarient system.
  • The system is of first-order.
  • The input is a step response.


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