A testing + verification of simulation in embedded processor using processor-in-the-loop: A model-based development approach

Abstract

This paper gives an idea of how to utilize the processor-in-the-loop (PIL) and reduce the development time. The rapid advancement of the computer system and user interactive software empowers the lot of simulation software which are available for technical applications. In this paper, the simple mathematical formulations using simulation block sets are formed. The simulated mathematical formulations are transformed into embedded C code. The generated code is launched into the embedded processor. The communication link between host PC and target processor is formed to view real-time variation where part of the simulation runs in PC and part in processor. The simulation results are compared with launched program executed by the processor. This approach unified the designer with a program and reduced the core technical manpower effort, simultaneously increases more functionality to test the program in processor. The simulation platform is used as MATLAB and Simulink, and STM32F4 Discovery board is used as a target to launch the program in processor.