Version 2.2 (R2007a) Link for ModelSim® Release Notes

Version 2.2 (R2007a) Link for ModelSim

This table summarizes what's new in Version 2.2 (R2007a):

New features and changes introduced in this version are

• Mixed-language (VHDL and Verilog) Cosimulation Support in Simulink Models

• Option to Deactivate HDL Cosimulation for Faster Simulink Model Debugging

• HdlServer.m for Managing Multiple HDL Simulator Connections

Mixed-language (VHDL and Verilog) Cosimulation Support in Simulink Models

Link for ModelSim now supports mixed-language HDL models (models with both Verilog and VHDL components), allowing you to cosimulate VHDL and Verilog signals simultaneously.

Option to Deactivate HDL Cosimulation for Faster Simulink Model Debugging

New option panel on the Connection Pane provides the following check boxes for bypassing the HDL simulator when running a Simulink simulation.

Select one of the following:

• Full Simulation: Confirm interface and run HDL simulation (default).

• Confirm Interface Only: Check HDL simulator for proper signal names, dimensions, and data types, but do not run HDL simulation.

• No Connection: Do not communicate with the HDL simulator. The HDL simulator does not need to be started.

With the 2nd and 3rd options, Link for ModelSim does not communicate with the HDL simulator during Simulink simulation.

For more about the HDL Cosimulation block, see HDL Cosimulation.

HdlServer.m for Managing Multiple HDL Simulator Connections

Link for ModelSim 2.2 contains a preliminary, beta-level scripting solution, HdlServer.m. As a replacement for configuremodelsim.m for Simulink connections, HdlServer.m adds capabilities for managing multiple HDL simulator connections, both remotely and locally. The script also allows for cross-platform connections, including using MATLAB and Simulink on a Windows machine. For more information, type

>> help HdlServer

at the MATLAB prompt. If you have feedback about this beta feature, please contact The MathWorks.

Version 2.3 (R2007b) Link for ModelSim

Version 2.1 (R2006b) Link for ModelSim