TEFLCST4 MATRIX, TEFLCST4 Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: TEFLCST4
• Description: SOFTWARE, FLOWCODE IV, HOME VERSION
• Manufacturer: MATRIX

Specifications of TEFLCST4

• Core Architecture: PIC
• Supported Families: PIC10, PIC16, PIC18
• Software Edition: Student
• Supported Hosts: Windows XP, Vista
• Rohs Compliant: NA

Flowcode in industry
Flowcode is used in conjunction with E-blocks in industry to shorten the design cycle for developers of
electronic systems. Engineers use circuit blocks in E-blocks with Flowcode macros for rapid design of
electronics systems and control systems based on MIAC technology.
Case study - Toyota Prius achieves more than 99mpg using Flowcode and E-blocks
In this project a standard Toyota Prius hybrid car
was modified to include an additional battery to
achieve a fuel economy in excess of 99mpg.
Having added a large Lithium ion battery and DC-
DC converter to his Prius, Jim Fell used Flowcode
hardware and E-blocks software to hack into the
Toyota management system trapping the ‘state of
charge’ (SOC) messages sent from the battery
ECU to the power train control. By monitoring
SOC messages Jim was able to recharge the Prius’
NimH battery with the reserve Li-ion battery
(charged each night from the domestic supply).
This enabled him to achieve such an economy that
the Prius on-board display ‘maxed out’ - more than
99mpg.
Engineers design their own circuit boards
using Matrix technology
Engineers use the 40+ system modules in the E-
blocks range for rapid system development.
Engineers then take circuit information provided
to develop their own circuit boards.
Engineers use the rugged MIAC controller to
rapidly develop wide area industrial control
systems
Engineers build ECIO into their systems to
give them USB reprogrammability and USB
management system showing the bar graph
Before and after pictures of the Prius with
of fuel economy of 99mpg (the top of the
communications and control via PCs.
the additional battery, and the in-car
FLOW CODE
NO CODING, NO LIMITS...
scale) of 100mpg.
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