| Features |
VisSim/Embedded Controls Developer |
VisSim/ECD's nearest competitor |
| DSP interface |
Yes |
Yes |
| DSP interface supports interactive block mode |
Yes |
No |
| DSP interface supports real-time gain change and plots |
Yes |
Yes ('external' mode) |
| DSP interface supports native TI C2000 EVM/eZdsp JTAG
drivers |
Yes |
No |
| Support for TI C2407 |
Yes |
No |
| Support for TI F2812 |
Yes |
No |
| Suport for TI C5000 and C6000 DSPs |
Yes |
Yes |
| C-Code Generation |
Yes (add-on option) |
Yes (add-on option) |
| User-coded custom blocks |
Yes (Fortran, C, Pascal, etc. via DLL) |
Yes (only Fortran and C) |
| Vector operations |
Yes |
Yes |
| Speed of simulations |
Up to 10x faster |
Slow |
| Stiff Integration |
Yes, Backward Euler |
Yes |
| Adaptive Step Integration |
Yes |
Yes |
| Implicit solver |
Yes |
No (user must code it) |
| Parameter Optimization |
Yes (native to VisSim) |
Yes (cost option) |
| Diagram Linearisation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Variable discrete sample rates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Diagram creation |
Easier |
Harder |
| Auto connect |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto disconnect |
Yes |
No |
| Auto align |
Yes |
No |
| Bitmaps |
Yes |
No |
| Modelling hierarchy |
Unlimited, created with mouse |
Hierarchy requires opening up new windows, each of which
has to be closed manually |
| Plot blocks |
Easier, with more functions |
Yes (cumbersome "scope" function has only
one input per scope) |
| Strip charts |
Yes, with data capture, scrolling and multiple traces |
No |
| Plot Zooming |
Yes, mouse controlled |
Yes |
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| Diagram Tuning & Debugging |
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| Variables |
Yes |
Yes |
| Visual Error Trapping |
Yes, highlights the block |
No |
| Single-Step Integration |
Yes |
No |
| Over-plotting |
Yes |
No |
| Man-Machine Interface |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Dialogue Box creation |
Yes |
Yes ('masking') |
| Automatic Data Table creation |
Yes |
No |
| Animation |
Yes |
No |
| Components Library |
Yes |
Yes |
| Compensator Design |
Yes |
Yes |
| Real-time card interface |
Available (cost option) |
No |
| State Chart capability |
Yes |
Available (cost option) |
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