HDL Coder
Generate HDL code from MATLAB code
Description
The HDL Coder app generates synthesizable HDL code from MATLAB® code that is supported for hardware. You can generate VHDL or Verilog HDL code that you can integrate into existing HDL applications outside of MATLAB.
The workflow-based user interface steps you through the code generation process. Using the app, you can:
Create a project or open an existing HDL Coder™ project.
Specify the MATLAB function and the MATLAB testbench for your project.
Propose input data types or autodefine data types by specifying the MATLAB testbench file.
Convert floating-point MATLAB code to fixed-point HDL code.
Specify the target device and synthesis tool to deploy the generated HDL code on the target hardware.
Access generated files and view code generation reports.
Verify the numerical behavior of generated HDL code with HDL test bench, cosimulation, or FPGA-in-the loop.
Synthesize, and place and route the generated HDL code for the specified hardware with the
Generic ASIC/FPGAworkflow.Integrate your generated HDL IP core with the embedded processor by using
IP Core Generationworkflow.Generate a programming file and download it to the target device with the
FPGA Turnkeyworkflow.
Open the HDL Coder App
MATLAB Toolstrip: On the Apps tab, under Code Generation, click the HDL Coder app icon.
MATLAB command prompt: Enter
hdlcoder.