Derivative
This block applies a numerical approximation method to provide the derivative of its input.
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Library
Activate/Dynamical
Description
The Derivative block approximates the instantaneous derivative of its input with respect to time t. The derivative block should be used in continuous-time system and it has no parameter.
The initial output for the block is zero.
Ports
| Name | Type | Description | IO Type | Number | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port 1  | explicit  | output  | 1  | |
Port 2  | explicit  | input  | 1  | 
Advanced Properties
| Name | Value | Description | 
|---|---|---|
always active  | yes  | |
direct-feedthrough  | yes  | |
zero-crossing  | no  | |
mode  | no  | |
continuous-time state  | no  | |
discrete-time state  | no  |