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Status of the Ford Universal Development Computer System
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Abstract
The Universal Development Computer (UDC) combines either a single or a pair of Ford EEC-IV powertrain control microcomputers with a standard microcomputer (Intel 8086/8087). A common memory may be accessed by each of the processors, and thus provides a mechanism for communication between these systems. The recent enhancements which have been made in regard to communication and interfacing to the UDC are described. The EEC-IV related applications which have been addressed with this computer system, including data acquisition and field diagnostics, modification of calibration information, dynamic engine control and distributed powertrain control are discussed.
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Authors
- William P. Milam - Control Systems Dept., Research Staff, Ford Motor Co.
- Michael A. Shulman - Control Systems Dept., Research Staff, Ford Motor Co.
- Melvin D. Palmer - Control Systems Dept., Research Staff, Ford Motor Co.
- Ralph L. Robinson - Advanced Powertrain Eng. Off. Ford Motor Co.
- Woodrow Lewis - Advanced Powertrain Eng. Off. Ford Motor Co.
Citation
Milam, W., Shulman, M., Palmer, M., Robinson, R. et al., "Status of the Ford Universal Development Computer System," SAE Technical Paper 871574, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/871574.Also In
References
- Robinson, R. L. “A Universal Development System for Powertrain Controls Engineers” SAE Paper 831022 presented at the Passenger Car Meeting Dearborn, Michigan June 1983
- Intel technical documentation describing the 8086 processor, the Multibus system and the iRMX-86 operating system
- Grid technical documentation describing the Compass computer system