Simulink Synphony Getting Started 2012 07 v4

Getting Started with
Synphony Model Compiler

and Simulink
for Microsemi FPGA Design
Microsemi and Synopsys Inc.

July 2012
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Installation Prerequisites and Overview
For Synopsys Synphony Model Compiler (SMC)
Prerequisites: Install the recommended tools used in this documents:

a) Windows 7, 64-bit (other OS are supported, see SMC release
notes)
b) Libero
c) Simulink (see prerequisites for version and configuration)
Overview of installation steps:

1. Download SMC
2. Install/Update MATLAB/Simulink to correct configuration
3. Install Visual Studio C++ (free download from MSFT)
4. Install license server and SMC license (from Microsemi)
5. Install SMC into Simulink
6. Verify installation & online documentation
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1. Download SMC
• Download SMC from MicroSemi DSP download page
– http://www.actel.com/download/software/dsp/default.aspx
• Optionally download release notes or user manual (these are also
included in the SMC installation)
• Key features of Actel/Microsemi edition listed below

Features / Release SMC AE 2012.03 SMC 2012.03
(Actel Edition)
Target Support Microsemi-only ASIC & Other
All families FPGA
High-Level Signal Processing IP Yes Yes
Library
C-Output Yes Yes
HLS Subsystem Yes Yes
RTL Encapsulation Yes Yes
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2. Simulink Prerequisites
• Install MATLAB/Simulink
2011B 64-bit version
– Required modules :
− MATLAB
− Simulink
− Fixed-Point Toolbox
− Signal Processing Toolbox
− Simulink Fixed-Point
− DSP System Toolbox
• Versions other than 2011b will

work (including 32-bit). See
SMC release notes for
details.
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3. Install Visual C++ w/64-bit Libraries
• Download and install VC++ 2010 Express (required for 32-bit & 64-bit OS)
– http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/visual-cpp-express
• Download and install MSFT Windows 7 SDK (required only for 64-bit OS)
– http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8279
• See MathWorks website for details (example below)
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4. Obtain and Install SMC License
• Obtain SMC license from Microsemi

– https://www.actel.com/portal/default.aspx?r=1.
– You will receive results in a license.dat file with SMC license features
• Download license daemons from Microsemi
– http://www.actel.com/products/software/libero/licensing.aspx#daemons
• Follow instructions on p17 in

Libero Install Guide
• http://www.actel.com/documents/install_ug.pdf
• The license.dat file also includes

instruction on how to setup the
license server and set
environment variables
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5. SMC Installation (page 1)
1. Run the smc executable (from step 1) and
follow the instructions and finish the installation.
1. Start MATLAB and at command prompt:

a) CD to the install directory created by the previous
step (default: C:\Synopsys\synphony_xxx)
b) Run the setup script in the mathworks
subdirectory: >> setup
3. Enter parameters in the Timing Engine

Configuration dialog box:
– Only need to specify Synplify Pro executable
(ignore Design Compiler and DC Setup file)
– Recommend setting “FPGA Default Mode” to
“Estimation Mode”
– You can it modify later using “syn_set_atm” at
MATLAB command line
4. Click OK
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5b. SMC Installation (page 2)
…
Setting up mex compilation flow for the system.
5. MATLAB will ask about setting up Please follow the instructions and choose one of the C
compilers supported by Synphony Model Compiler.
a MEX compiler. Answer yes. Compilers supported by Synphony Model Compiler are listed
below; see the release notes for version numbers supported
and for additional information
- Linux: GCC
6. You should see Visual C++ in the - Windows: Microsoft Visual Studio
list of available compilers (see …
step #3). Select this option.
Would you like mex to locate installed compilers [y]/n? y
Select a compiler:
7. Confirm the selection. [1] Lcc-win32 C 2.4.1 in C:\PROGRA~1\MATLAB\R2011b\sys\lcc
[2] Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Express in C:\Program
Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
[0] None
Compiler: 2
Please verify your choices:
Compiler: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Express

Location: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Are these correct [y]/n? y
…
...Done!
>>
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6a. Verify Installation
The shlsver command will check
and report the Synphony MC version >> shlsver
----------------------------------------------------------
and license status. MATLAB Version 7.11.1.866 (R2010b) Service Pack 1
MATLAB License Number: xxxxxx
Operating System: …
----------------------------------------------------------
Matlab Version and License Info Synphony Model Compiler
Version F-2012.03 PRODUCTION
Simulation License
----------------------------------------------------------
Your license file is valid until 02-jan-2013
Synphony MC Licenses will report License : synphonysl
valid. (or report no license available) ----------------------------------------------------------
Synthesis License
----------------------------------------------------------
If the report lists valid licenses similar Your license file is valid until 02-jan-2013
to the figure, then SMC installation and Vendor : ACTEL
License : synplifydsp_actel
license are working correctly. Your license file is valid until 02-jan-2013
License : synphony
Synphony MC version and release License : synphony_cout
date License : synphony_coutsl
----------------------------------------------------------
synphony_hls.exe Feb 24 2012 09:12:39
ans =
Name: 'Synphony Model Compiler'
Version: 'F-2012.03'
Release: 'PRODUCTION'
Date: '23-Feb-2012'
>>
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6b. SMC Simulink Documentation
• MATLAB command completion
– All SMC commands and variables start
with syn… or shls…
– shls<tab>
• Help command
• Lookfor(„Synphony‟)
• MATLAB Help Tab
– User's Guide, Reference, Datasheets
• Examples
– Other Demos/ Synphony Model
Compiler / Examples
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Summary: Synphony Model Compiler
Fast Path from Algorithm to Optimized Hardware
Superior quality and capacity FPGA &

ASIC design flow from Simulink
High-level signal processing IP library for

easy capture of multirate, fixed-point
algorithms
Rapidly explore hardware architecture

tradeoffs in performance, power, and area
High-level synthesis creates highly

optimized and reusable hardware
Save months in verifying and validating

your hardware
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Getting Started with

Synphony Model Compiler

Microsemi and Synopsys Inc.

Prerequisites: Install the recommended tools used in this documents:

Overview of installation steps:

• Key features of Actel/Microsemi edition listed below

• Versions other than 2011b will

• See MathWorks website for details (example below)

• Obtain SMC license from Microsemi

• Follow instructions on p17 in

• The license.dat file also includes

1. Start MATLAB and at command prompt:

3. Enter parameters in the Timing Engine

Please verify your choices:

Compiler: Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Express

Are these correct [y]/n? y

Superior quality and capacity FPGA &

High-level signal processing IP library for

Rapidly explore hardware architecture

High-level synthesis creates highly

Save months in verifying and validating

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