Choosing Exact Linearization Versus Frequency Response Estimation
In most cases, to obtain a linear approximation of a Simulink model, you should use exact linearization instead of frequency response
estimation.
Exact linearization:
Is faster because it does not require simulation of the Simulink model.
Returns a parametric state-space model.
Frequency response estimation returns frequency response data. To create a transfer
function or a state-space model from the resulting frequency response data, you must fit
a model to the data using System Identification Toolbox™ software.
Use frequency response estimation:
To validate exact linearization accuracy. For more information, see Validate Linearization In Frequency Domain.
When your Simulink model contains discontinuities or non-periodic event-based dynamics.
To study the impact of amplitude size on frequency response. For more information,
see Describing Function Analysis of Nonlinear Simulink Models.