New versions of MATLAB and Simulink

MathWorks Inc has launched newer versions of MATLAB and Simulink. MATLAB 6.5
includes JIT acceleration, which provides faster execution, making MATLAB 6.5 an
alternative to manual coding in C for technical computing applications. Simulink
5 provides new support for multi-domain modeling and simulation coupled with
embedded target support, creating an environment for end-to-end process of
embedded system design.

With the new built-in JIT-Accelerator technology, MATLAB 6.5 programs runs
faster. When combined with MATLAB programming language, the accelerated MATLAB
performance enables users to skip the additional step of recoding their work in
C. They can use a single environment throughout their projects, with the option
to automatically deploy algorithms and applications as C/C++ code, Excel
add-ins, and COM objects.

Simulink 5 provides new capabilities including multi-domain modeling for
mechanical, electrical power, and wireless systems; production code generation
for microcontrollers; and improved DSP code generation.