Conclusion

The design and implementation of the Matrix Arithmetic Calculator was a valuable learning experience. Not only were the designers' problem-solving skills enhanced, but new practical skills were acquired including developing in MaxPlus II. Having a working product at the end of the project was quite satisfying. Furthermore, other development teams are using application notes prepared by this development team. However, one must note that the current development environment was at times unstable. More importantly, the lack of space and equipment in the hardware laboratory made development and testing a rather difficult task.