How can I have an USB interface into MATLAB program for SPC-5CONNECT (CAN to USB convertor from ST Microelectronics) ?

We wish to connect a device over a CAN bus. Then using the SPC-5CONNECT (CAN to USB convertor from ST Microelectronics), we want to get the data over an USB interface real-time into a MATLAB program.

Please suggest methods.

Regards, Dr Shishir Sahay [phone] [e-mail]

Answer 1

[Astarag Chattopadhyay]

Hi,

You may want to use Instrument Control Toolbox for getting the data from the USB interface. The toolbox provides a graphical tool that allows you to configure,control, and acquire data from your serial device without writing code.The tool automatically generates MATLAB code that allows you to reuse your work. Type "tmtool" at the MATLAB command line to launch this tool.

Here are some links that may help you to explore more:

1. This link provides options to get data from USB devices using Instrument Control Toolbox:

 https://in.mathworks.com/products/instrument/supported/serial.html

2. This link discusses different options to connect USB devices to MATLAB:

 https://in.mathworks.com/products/instrument/supported/usb.html