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January 2002
Volume 10, number 1

Characterizing the Behavior of an Electronic Throttle Body using the Data Acquisition Toolbox and the Instrument Control Toolbox

by Scott Hirsch

In this technical example, we will demonstrate the use of the Data Acquisition Toolbox and Instrument Control Toolbox to characterize the behavior of an electronic throttle body of a 1999 Pontiac Firebird. This is the first step for designing a controller for a new electronic component that will be integrated... read more

The Technical Support Guide to Embedded Systems and Hardware Targeting using MathWorks Products

This technical note provides information for hardware and embedded systems targeting. It is a compilation of the current MathWorks products addressing this topic as well as information on user stories and example applications... read more

Product Information

Model-Based Calibration Toolbox
The Model-Based Calibration Toolbox provides design tools for the calibration of powertrain systems... read more

MATLAB Excel Builder
MATLAB Excel Builder enables you to easily convert complex MATLAB algorithms into independent Excel add-ins... read more

Developer´s Kit for Texas Instruments DSP
The new version 1.2 of the Developer's Kit for Texas Instruments DSP supports the C6711 DSK and Code Composer Studio 2.0 and 2.1.

Training and Books

Xilinx and The MathWorks Joint DSP Customer Training Classes
Xilinx and The MathWorks have joined together to provide you with a series of DSP customer training classes that teach system architects, DSP designers, and FPGA designers how to implement DSP designs on FPGAs.

MATLAB Based Books: New Releases

Electric Machinery and Power System Fundamentals
by Stephen J. Chapman
McGraw-Hill, 2002
(ISBN 0-07-229135-4)

Control System Design
by Graham C. Goodwin, Stefan F. Graebe, & Mario E. Salgado
Prentice Hall, 2001
(ISBN 0-13-958653-9)

A Guide to MATLAB: for Beginners and Experienced Users
by Brian R. Hunt, Ronald L. Lipsman, and Jonathan M. Rosenberg
Cambridge University Press, 2001
(ISBN 0521-00859-X)

The MathWorks book program provides support for authors and publishers developing books using any of The MathWorks products. You can find a full listing of books, including descriptions and ordering information, at: www.mathworks.com/support/books/

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