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2 Automatic Code Generation Tools
Manufacturers
2.1 dSPACE – Solutions for Control
dSPACE develops and distributes integrated electronics and software systems for
electronic control units. The systems are widely used in the automotive industry
and also employed in electrical, aerospace, and robotics. dSPACE was established
in 1988 and has its headquarter in Germany and subsidiaries in France, the USA,
the UK and Japan.
TargetLink is a main product from dSPACE that was launched in 1999. Many
companies use TargetLink today for automatic code generation. Haldex Brake
AB, in Landskrona, uses TargetLink and the tool is highly recommended by the
users from Haldex Brake AB. TargetLink has been developed throughout the
years and new versions that have better performance are launched successfully.
2.1.1 Support
Fengco Real Time Control AB is the only representative for dSPACE products in
Sweden. During testing and evaluation of TargetLink, Fengco has been contacted
for evaluation license and technical support. A contact person was assigned for
support during the work. Fengco offers courses and seminars for dSPACE
products. These courses and seminars can be given at the location of the company
or locally at Fengco in Stockholm [6].
2.2 The MathWorks – Accelerating the Pace of Engineering
and Science
The MathWorks develops, sells and supports Matlab and Simulink as well as a
broad range of products in the areas of technical computing, data analysis, signal
and image processing, control design and dynamic systems simulation. The
company is well established and has a dominant place in the market. It has Matlab
and Simulink as its main products. This does not imply that RTW EC is a side
product since The MathWorks is well involved in custom needs and requirements
regarding this product. According to The MathWorks production code generation
is a top priority.
Real-Time Workshop Embedded Coder is one of many in the Simulink product
family which has been developed by The MathWorks. It is considered as a rather
new product and has been developed a great deal since 2002 when Haldex
Traction did their first study about it. New versions of RTW EC are coming
during 2007.
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