MATLAB: Constant Input

Question

Im interested in puting an input of constant value of 1 for 5s into my simulink model, i.e at time t=0, value=1 and t=5, the value goes from 1 to 0 immediately.

Ive tried using 2 step function and also tried using the signal builder block but they did not give me the results i wanted because of the gradual decrease from 1 to 0 at the time near t=4.9 to t=5.

Is there any method or other blocks i can use to help me solve this?

Answer 1

I suppose the observation "gradual decrease" is just a misinterpretation. If you see this in the scope block, Simulink interpolates between (4.9,1) and (5.0,0), but for the simulation, there is something existing between 4.9s and 5.0s.

If you like to changes the vizualization, simply select a smaller step size. But IMHO - the technical constraints shall determine the step size, not the need for good looking.