Easily testable necessary and sufficient algebraic criteria for delay-independent stability of a class of neutral differential systems

This paper analyzes the eigenvalue distribution of neutral differential systems and the corresponding difference systems, and establishes the relationship between the eigenvalue distribution and delay-independent stability of neutral differential systems. By using the “Complete Discrimination System for Polynomials”, easily testable necessary and sufficient algebraic criteria for delay-independent stability of a class of neutral differential systems are established. The algebraic criteria generalize and unify the relevant results in the literature. Moreover, the maximal delay bound guaranteeing stability can be determined if the systems are not delay-independent stable. Some numerical examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of our results.