Status of the Ford Universal Development Computer System 871574
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.
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. Download Citation
Author(s):
William P. Milam, Michael A. Shulman, Melvin D. Palmer, Ralph L. Robinson, Woodrow Lewis
Affiliated:
Control Systems Dept., Research Staff, Ford Motor Co., Advanced Powertrain Eng. Off. Ford Motor Co.
Pages: 8
Event:
SAE Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exposition
