MATLAB - makes life easier for Engineers

[mastermind303]

Wkipedia Snippet - "MATLAB is a numerical computing environment and programming language. Created by The MathWorks, MATLAB allows easy matrix manipulation, plotting of functions and data, implementation of algorithms, creation of user interfaces, and interfacing with programs in other languages."


Well, all those engineers who dont know what MATLAB is are surely missing something.
I came across this wonderful language when a Prof of ours set us to design a simulator(I thought such a thing was way beyond the reach of third year ECE guys...MATLAB made it easier ..but still we goofed it up.. ). Initially I was skeptic about learning a new "engineering"language (my experience with SPICE,HDL was responsible for this). But the extensive help files , dispelled all my doubts. It is said that you dont need to purchase a book on MATLAB. Indeed true, the tutorial section bundled with the software is a one stop shop where you can get answers to all your queries.

The basic element which can be manipulated in MATLAB is the Matrix. I have always had trouble with arrays in C.But MATLAB removed that roadblock(I guess,this is what they call Object oriented Programming). What is most appealing about MATLAB is thus the fact that it operates on matrices. This makes MATLAB immensely useful for DSP simulations and modelling.

Furthermore, MATLAB 's library is one of the most extensive one I have seen. It contains toolboxes for a myriad of applications ranging from Communications, Aerospace , Signal Processing, Embedded sytems and what not. It even contains toolboxes which allow you to interface easily with other high level programming languages such as Java or simulation tools such as Xilinx. I guess the MATLAB programming environment behaves very much like a Virtual Machine,but I can't bet on the speculation.

I am currently doing a project on "Neural Network based speech compression using wavelet transforms and arithmetic coding" . MATLAB 's extensive library though a boon, has left little for me to do on my own.
All the functions that I intend to write are already present in this MATLABIAN atheneum

[xheavenlyx]

Thanks for the information on MATLAB. There are many here who are interested as there was a previous post about it. Now if its possible for you to write an introductory tutorial on MATLAB then it would be wonderful!

I am giving a presentation on MATLAB this wednesday at my college, and I just might write something at the same time or make a video (extremely less possibility ).

So, if you or anyone here knows matlab, just write a small intro, better if it comes with pictures, and wow if with vidoes

[mastermind303]

Originally Posted by xheavenlyx

Thanks for the information on MATLAB. There are many here who are interested as there was a previous post about it. Now if its possible for you to write an introductory tutorial on MATLAB then it would be wonderful!

I am giving a presentation on MATLAB this wednesday at my college, and I just might write something at the same time or make a video (extremely less possibility ).

So, if you or anyone here knows matlab, just write a small intro, better if it comes with pictures, and wow if with vidoes

Hey dude, like I said the tutorials by MAthworks are the best.
If you don't have the full version you can see those tutorials online.
I will post the link :-

http://www.mathworks.com/academia/st...launchpad.html

if you have access to original version ,it's well and good!

[Elisa]

Nice post mastermind. Looking forward to more such posts from you.

[xheavenlyx]

So true MM303, even in class when they ask we cannot find good book, then I tell them the help file with MATLAB itself is really good, and even the online tutorials by Mathworks itself, there are a few groups too online which provide total basic training!

Excellent, thanks again.

And I think it would be nice if some can post sample codes or ask for help on this thread.

[Yashoda]

gr8 mastermind.... M in third yr now....n next semester v hav to work wid Matlab....So think i wud start working on it now itself...At least start exploring it now....

[xheavenlyx]

I just gave a presentation on MATLAB in my college, it was great, given that I have nevr spoken unofficially, and even that the students never attended a MATLAB presentation before.

Learn it, it can be pretty handy, and MATLAB mathworks website has a lot of stuff anyway.

[ash]

Anyone know where I can find good Scilab tutorials? I want to practice MATLAB-stuff at home, so gonna use the free Scilab for that.

xheavenlyx, a video tutorial on MATLAB would be certainly cool! Why not try to do one I believe theres a thread on how to make screencasts somewhere in CE.

[xheavenlyx]

Thanks for the encouragement dude. I will do that the comming week after my project gets a little cool on the tracks, I havent touched it in a while or else my mentor will hang me.

[shiwa436]

your blog is not opening mr. mastermind.