Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

steady-state response

Noun

ˈstɛdi steɪt rɪˈspɒns

Definition

The steady-state response refers to the behavior of a system as it stabilizes after a transient phase, characterized by consistent output under constant conditions.

Examples

After the initial fluctuations, the circuit reached a steady-state response.
The steady-state response of the population model was analyzed to understand its long-term behavior.
Engineers need to assess the steady-state response to ensure system reliability.

Meaning

In control systems and signal processing, the steady-state response describes how a system reacts to constant inputs once all transient effects have dissipated, reaching a consistent and repeatable output.