Block Category: Random Generator
Description: The erlang block generates random numbers for a standard Erlang distribution. The Erlang distribution is a continuous probability distribution with wide applicability primarily due to its relation to the exponential and Gamma distributions. Originally developed to examine telephone call traffic, the Erlang distribution has been expanded to consider waiting times in queueing systems in general. The distribution is now used in the field of stochastic processes. For more information, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erlang_distribution)
Alpha: Specifies the shape of the curve. You must specify an integer greater than 0. The variance is proportional to alpha. You can enter a value in hexadecimal notation or as a C expression.
Lambda: Is referred to as the rate parameter. As you increase the value of Lambda, the variance decreases by lambda2. You can enter a value in hexadecimal notation or as a C expression.
Label: Indicates a user-defined block label that appears when View > Block Labels is activated.