Modeling with CT Blocks

Models of continuous time systems can be structured in modules and hierarchies. The fundamental element is the continuous time basic block, or CT basic block, in which the partial model is described in the form of differential equations, algebraic equations, formulas and assignments using the high-level languages ESDL or C.

Note
C should be used in imperative, exceptional cases only because ASCET provides automatic verification functions (semantic checks, computing sequence) only for ESDL.

Continuous time blocks (CT blocks) consist of inputs, outputs, parameters, and discrete and continuous states with several dimensions, scopes and data types. In addition, continuous time and discrete equations and output equations as well as an initialization and termination sequence are also supported. State events, software and hardware events (interrupts) can also be handled.