Digital Clock
Outputs the simulation time at the specified interval.
blockType: DigitalClock
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Description
The Digital Clock block outputs the simulation time only at times that are multiples of the specified interval. At all other times, the block keeps the previous value in the output. To control the accuracy of this block, use the Sample Time parameters in the block dialogue box.
Use this block instead of Clock (which outputs continuous time) when you need the current simulation time in a discrete system.
Ports
Output
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OUT_1
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current time, c
scalar
Details
The current time in seconds, updated at the specified interval. The block holds the previous value at the output for the rest of the time.
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| Complex numbers support |
No |
Parameters
Main
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Sample Time —
interval between calculation steps
SampleTime (real number / vector of two real numbers)
Details
Specify the interval between calculation steps as a non-negative number.
Do not specify a continuous calculation step 0 or [0,0]. Also, avoid specifying -1 (calculation step inheritance) because this block is the source.
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| Tunable |
No |
| Evaluatable |
Yes |