MathWorks Supported Hardware for optimized code generation

What are the processor and boards target hardware are supported by Embedded Coder?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Embedded Coder Team]

Embedded Coder generates portable ANSI/ISO C/C++ code by default and thus works on any processor or board. The end user simply needs to specify the processor’s word sizes since ANSI/ISO C does not define this, generate portable code for their algorithms with an appropriate function call interface, and integrate that code into their basic software framework. Embedded Coder also offers a variety of features and APIs that end users can leverage to customize and optimize the generated code for their particular embedded hardware and software environment (see example 1 below). For some hardware devices, MathWorks and Third-Parties leveraged these features and APIs to create turnkey solutions that can be downloaded as hardware support packages (see example 2 below).

Example 1: Supporting any hardware through algorithmic code generation

1. Specify your processor’s word sizes:

http://www.mathworks.com/cmsimages/69956_wl_embedded_coder_fig2_wl.jpg

2. Optimize Generated Code Using Code Replacement Libraries (optional step)

http://www.mathworks.com/cmsimages/69958_wl_embcoder_fig4_wl.jpg

3. Integrate the generated code with your hand coded custom software framework

http://www.mathworks.com/products/embedded-coder/features.html#optimizing-and-packaging-code

Example 2: Supporting any hardware through full executable code generation

1. Check for existing developed hardware support packages from MathWorks and third-parties

http://www.mathworks.com/hardware-support/index.html?suggestion=&c%5B%5D=hardware_catalog&q=%22embedded+coder%22+tag%3A%22Support+Package+Installer+Enabled%22

http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&term=embedded+coder+target

2. If none exists, build you are own using ARM Cortex Target guide or general targeting approach, build your own support package

http://www.mathworks.com/help/supportpkg/armcortexa/develop-a-target.html

http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/93884-is-there-an-example-guide-on-developing-an-embedded-target-using-real-time-workshop

http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/39354-device-drivers

Example 3: Use MathWorks services as means to develop a customized solution for you hardware

http://www.mathworks.com/services/consulting/proven-solutions/developing-embedded-targets.html