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Matlab stem()

By Priya PedamkarPriya Pedamkar

Matlab stem()

Introduction to Matlab stem()

Stem() method in MATLAB is a type of plotting method to represent any type of data in a discrete form. This method generates a plot in the form of vertical lines being extended from the bases line, having little circles at tips which represents the exact value of the given data. Unlike plot() function, it does not join the values points with each other to create a continuous graph, rather it emphasizes the fact that the data points are discrete, not continuous.

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There are various syntax that are available to implement stem() method based on a number of vectors and attributes, used as input argument.

Stem(Y)

Where Y is a data sequence to be presented in the plot.

Stem(X,Y)

Where X and Y are input vectors and the plot is generated for Y data points with respect to the X data point.

Stem(X,Y,a1,a1 value, a2, a2 value,…..,an ,an value)

Where X and Y are input vectors and an is the attribute name and an value is the value corresponding to an attribute.

Example:

figure
% Defining base line - X input vector ranging from 0 to 2*pi
X = 0 : pi/100 : 2*pi;
% Defining the Y input vector as function of X
Y = exp(-3*X/4) .* cos(2*X);
% Third, we use the 'stem' function to plot discrete values
stem(X,Y)

Output:

Matlab stem()-1.1

Properties of Stem()

MATLAB incorporates different attributes for stem() method that lets user to customize the appearance of the graph plot.

Some of those properties that are widely used are described in the table given below:

Attribute Description
Color Decides the stem color.
ColorMode Decides on how the color property is set-auto or manual.
LineStyle Decides on the style to be adopted for stem line.
LineStyleMode Decides on how the LineStyle property is set-auto or manual.
LineWidth Used to control the width of the marker edge and the stem.
Marker Decides the symbol to be used as a marker.
MarkerMode Tells about how the marker property is filled.
MarkerSize Defines the size of the marker.
MarkerEdgeColor Decides on the color for the outline of the marker.
MarkerFaceColor Decides on the color to fill in the marker.
BaseValue Decides the value for baseline depending on the orientation of the plot.
BaseLineValue Decides on the value to be displayed on the baseline.
ShowBaseLine Set the visibility status of the baseline.
DisplayName Sets the label for legend in the plot.
Annotation Used to decide inclusion or exclusion of object from a legend.
Visible Decides on the state of visibility for an object.
UIContextMenu Sets the context menu to be displayed on right-click on the selected object
SelectionHighLight Used to decide on displaying of selection handles when an object is selected.
Clipping Used to restrict the object to the limits of the axes.
BusyAction Decides on how MATLAB should handle the execution of interrupting callbacks.
PickableParts Decides on permitting clicked part of the stem object by mouse, to be captured or not.
Tag Used as an object identifier for a stem object.
UserData Used to store arbitrary data over a stem object.
HandleVisibility Decides on the visibility of the object handler.

Examples of Matlab stem()

Following are the example are:

Example #1

In the below program, stem() is used with setting the marker style diamond.

Code:

figure
X = 0 : pi/10 : pi;
Y = (cos(X));
stem(X,Y,':diamondr')

Output:

Matlab stem()-1.2

Example #2

The below example demonstrates the change in the stem plot by using the attributes Linestyle, MarkerFaceColor, and MarkerEdgeColor:

Code:

figure
% Defining base line - X input vector ranging from 0 to 2*pi
X = 0 : pi/100 : pi;
% Defining the Y input vector as function of X
Y = exp(-3*X/4) .* cos(2*X);
% Syntax is used to set LineStyle as ‘-.’, Marker color as yellow and border of %the marker as red
stem(X,Y,'LineStyle','-.',...
'MarkerFaceColor','yellow',...
'MarkerEdgeColor','red')

Output:

Matlab stem()-1.3

Types of Plots Generated Using Stem()

Types of plots generated using stem() are given below:

1. Plotting Single data series: The plot is generated for a single set of data points as shown in the below example:

Code:

figure
DATA = linspace(-3*pi,pi,30);
stem(DATA)

Output:

Matlab stem()-1.4

2. Plotting Multiple Data Series: Stem() method supports incorporating multiple sets of data points in one single plot as demonstrated in the below example:

Code:

figure
X = linspace(0,2*pi,50)';
% Defining 2 sets of data points as element of the vector DATA
DATA = [cos(2*X), 2*sin(X)];
stem(DATA)

Output:

Matlab stem()-1.5

3. Plotting Multiple Data Series with Distinct Set of X-values: Stem() method has been adapted to extend its feature to present multiple sets of data points with respect to a different sets of X-values.

Code:

figure
% Defining 2 distinct sets of X-value points
xval1 = linspace(0,3*pi,50)';
xval2 = linspace(pi,2*pi,50)';
% Defining DATA1 baseline combining xval1 and xval2
DATA1 = [xval1, xval2];
% Defining 2 distinct sets of Y data points that are gives as element for DATA2
DATA2 = [sin(2*xval1), 0.4*cos(xval2)];
stem(DATA1,DATA2)

Output:

Output-1.6

4. Plotting Multiple Data Series Stem within Single Layout: This feature enables the user to present multiple stem plots within one single layout.

Code:

xVAL = 0:30;
DATA1 = exp(-0.2*xVAL);
DATA2 = -exp(0.06*xVAL);
tiledlayout(2,1)
% Splitting the compete layout in 2X1 matrix
% Plotting the first stem graph in top segment
nt1 = nexttile;
% creating the axes object nt1
stem(nt1,xVAL,DATA1)
% Plotting the second stem graph in bottom segment
nt2 = nexttile;
% creating the axes object nt2
stem(nt2,xVAL,DATA2)

Output:

Output-1.7

5. Customization of Plot After Creation: MATLAB has extended its feature for the stem method is to enable a user to customize the plot during a run time once the stem object is generated.

  • Creation of Plot:

Xval = 0:25;
%Defining 2 different set of data points
DATA = [cos(Xval); exp(0.05*Xval)]';
%Defining h to store the stem object
h = stem(Xval,DATA);

  • Customization of the Created Plot:

h(1).Color = 'black';
h(2).Marker = 'diamond';

Output:

Output-1.8

Stem objects are considered to be unique identifiers. These allow a user to edit properties for a stem object during the run time after it is being created. It supports almost all common properties from MATLAB that are supported by a continuous plotting function plot(). In addition to those properties, it does have its own unique properties that provide a wide range of extensions to be applied to a discrete graph generated from the stem() method.

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