A four-wing and double-wing 3D chaotic system based on sign function

Many four-wing chaotic systems have been developed based on cross product or quadratic operations. Differently, we construct a three-dimensional chaotic system generating four-wing or double-wing attractors by virtue of sign function. Dynamical properties such as equilibrium points, Poincaré map, Lyapunov exponent spectra, Hopf bifurcations and bifurcation diagrams of the system are theoretically and numerically analyzed. Results of mathematical analyses and simulation tests indicate that the proposed chaotic system can keep chaotic to generate four-wing or double-wing attractors within a large scope of parameters. The system also shows hyperchaotic behaviors in some parameter range. Besides, circuit implementation of the chaotic system is studied. That proves the system is physically realizable.