Shortcomings associated with digital signal processors (DSPs) have led towards the creation of a DSP-less1.1 controller implementation platform, henceforth referred to as the Real Time Controls Laboratory, or RTiC-Lab (pronounced Arctic-Lab). This tool is intended to simplify controller implementation and plant characterization.
The following sections are set up as follows. First, a description of envisioned controller requirements is presented. Second, basic theory associated with Real Time Systems is presented which provide the foundation for RTiC-Lab. Finally, a general description of the RTiC-Lab design itself is presented.