What Is the Link for ModelSim?
Typical Applications
Expected Users
Key Features
The Cosimulation Environment
Modes of Communication
Working with MATLAB and ModelSim
Working with Simulink and ModelSim
Installation and Setup
What Are Your Environment Requirements?
Deciding on a Configuration
Identifying a Server in a Network Configuration
Choosing TCP/IP Socket Ports
Checking Product Requirements
Installing Related Application Software
Installing Link for ModelSim
Setting Up ModelSim for Use with the Link for ModelSim
Getting Help with the Link for ModelSim
Documentation Overview
Online Help
Demos and Tutorials
Running the ModelSim and MATLAB Random Number Generator Demo
Running the Simulink and ModelSim Manchester Receiver Demo
MATLAB and ModelSim Tutorial
Setting Up Tutorial Files
Starting the MATLAB Server
Setting Up ModelSim
Developing the VHDL Code
Compiling the VHDL File
Loading the Simulation
Developing the MATLAB Function
Running the Simulation
Shutting Down the Simulation
Simulink and ModelSim Tutorial
Developing the VHDL Code
Compiling the VHDL File
Creating the Simulink Model
Setting Up ModelSim for Use with Simulink
Loading Instances of the VHDL Entity for Cosimulation with Simulink
Running the Simulation
Shutting Down the Simulation
MATLAB and ModelSim Manchester Receiver Tutorial
Background on Manchester Encoding
The Encoding
The Receiver
Decoding with Inphase and Quadrature Convolution
Setting Up Tutorial Files
Developing the Manchester Receiver VHDL Code
VHDL Code for the I/Q Convolver
VHDL Code for the Decoder
VHDL Code for the State Counter
Compiling the Manchester Receiver VHDL Files
Developing the Manchester Receiver MATLAB Functions
MATLAB Function for the I/Q Convolver
MATLAB Function for the Decoder
MATLAB Function for the State Counter
Creating a Manchester Receiver Test Bench Script
Documenting the Script
Starting the MATLAB Server from the Test Script
Writing Script Code for the Decoder Test
Writing Script Code for the I/Q Convolver Test
Writing Script Code for the State Counter Test
Running the Manchester Receiver Simulation
Coding a Link for ModelSim MATLAB Application
Overview
Coding VHDL Entities for MATLAB Verification
Overview of the Steps for Coding VHDL Entities
Choosing an Entity Name
Specifying Ports for the Entity
Specifying Port Direction Modes
Specifying Port Data Types
Sample VHDL Entity Definition
Compiling and Debugging the VHDL Model
Coding a MATLAB Test Bench Function
Overview of the Steps for Coding a MATLAB Test Bench Function
Data Type Conversions
Naming a MATLAB Test Bench Function
Setting up Expected Parameters
Gaining Access to and Applying Port Information
Converting Data for Manipulation
Converting Data for Return to ModelSim
Sample MATLAB Test Bench Function
Placing a MATLAB Test Bench Function on the MATLAB Search Path
Starting and Controlling MATLAB Test Bench Sessions
Overview
Checking the MATLAB Server's Link Status
Starting the MATLAB Server
Starting ModelSim for Use with MATLAB
Loading a VHDL Entity for Verification
Deciding on Test Bench Scheduling Options
Controlling Callback Timing from a MATLAB Test Bench Function
Initializing the Simulator for a MATLAB Test Bench Session
Applying Stimuli with the ModelSim force Command
Running and Monitoring a Test Bench Session
Restarting a Test Bench Session
Stopping a Test Bench Session
Modeling and Verifying a VHDL Design with Simulink
Overview
Creating a Hardware Model Design in Simulink
Handling of Signal Values Across Simulation Domains
How Simulink Drives Cosimulation Signals
Representation of Simulation Time
Handling of Multirate Signals
Block Simulation Latency
Configuring Simulink for VHDL Models
Running and Testing a Hardware Model in Simulink
Starting ModelSim for Use with Simulink
Loading a VHDL Entity for Cosimulation
Adding the VHDL Representation of a Model Component into a Simulink
Model
Configuring a VHDL Cosimulation Block
What Are Your VHDL Cosimulation Block Requirements?
Opening the Block Parameters Dialog
Mapping VHDL Signals to Block Ports
Configuring the Communication Link
Creating Optional Clocks
Specifying Before and After Simulation Tcl Commands
Applying Your Block Parameters Configuration Settings and Closing the
Dialog
Running and Testing a Cosimulation Model in Simulink
Using a Value Change Dump File for Design Verification
Generating a VCD File
VCD File Format
A Sample VCD File Application
MATLAB Functions — Alphabetical List
ModelSim Commands — Alphabetical List
Simulink Blocks — Alphabetical List