Software links Simulink with Multi IDE

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jan 15, 2008

Tool for model-based design automatically deploys code generated from Simulink models into the Green Hills Multi integrated development environment.

Embedded IDE Link MU is a new product for model-based design from The MathWorks that automatically deploys code generated from Simulink models into the Green Hills Multi integrated development environment (IDE), enabling seamless execution on a wide range of embedded microprocessors, including the Freescale Power Architecture.

With Embedded IDE Link MU, processor-in-the-loop (PIL) simulation tests can be conducted using a Simulink model as the test harness to quickly identify inconsistencies between algorithm behaviour on the target processor and its original model simulation.

In addition, Matlab can be used to interactively graph and analyse results during the test and debug code within Multi, regardless of whether the code is hand-written or generated from a Simulink model.

Embedded IDE Link MU provides an automated workflow and easy migration path between modelling and embedded development environments for prototyping, deployment and verification of automatically generated code, bridging the functions of systems and software engineers.

Furthermore, the combination of Multi and model-based design helps decrease code and system defects that may result from hand-coding and greatly improves overall test quality.

"Embedded IDE Link MU satisfies many challenges faced by our customers seeking improved workflow between their modelling and embedded processing domains", says Robert Redfield, Director of Partner Business Development, Green Hills Software.

"It bridges the many strengths Simulink provides for automatic code generation with Multi's expertise in embedded processors, enabling engineers to develop, debug and optimise code more quickly and with greater confidence".

Tom Erkkinen, Embedded Applications Manager at The MathWorks, adds: "The expansive list of target processors that Multi supports extends the benefits of automatic production code generation with pushbutton code verification to a wide cross-section of engineers in the aerospace, automotive, signal processing and communications industries".

Embedded IDE Link MU is available immediately and compatible with a wide range of microprocessors supported by Multi, including the Freescale MPC5554 and MPC7447, NEC V850 and Analog Devices Blackfin.

The UK list price starts at GBP 1400.