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	RPECS (rapid prototyping electronic control system) on motorcycle

Using sophisticated design and analysis techniques, and state-of-the-art test facilities, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) small engine technology engineers develop robust engine control systems that balance the often conflicting requirements of performance, fuel economy, and emissions.

 
Full-Authority Engine Controller

SwRI has developed a full-authority engine controller, composed of industry-proven components, that provides:

• Real-time, model-based control

• Diagnostic functions

• Classic control

• Adaptive learn algorithms

• Advanced signal processing

• 700-MHz PC with real-time (QNX)

• 1-million gate Xilinx FPGA for engine synchronicity and output control

• 16-channel analog input card

• 6-channel analog output card

• Graphical display and control via a Linux laptop

Customizing Electronic Controls

Customization is available to add more analog and digital inputs and outputs, custom control algorithms, high-speed digital processing, CAN communications, and high-speed data acquisition.
 

For more information about electronic controls capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Jim Carroll at jcarroll@swri.org or (210) 522-5015.
 

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Southwest Research Institute^® (SwRI^®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 12 technical divisions.

October 29, 2009