NXP Model Based Design Toolbox for HCP Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- NXP
Table of Contents
Model Based Design Toolbox for HCP
Main Features
The NXP’s Model-Based Design Toolbox for HCP version 1.2.0 is designed to support S32S2xx, S32R4x and S32G2xx MCUs into MATLAB/Simulink environment, allowing users to:
- Design applications using Model-Based Design methodologies;
- Simulate and Test Simulink models for S32S, S32R and S32G MCUs before deploying the models to the hardware targets;
- Generate the application code automatically without any needs for hand coding C/ASM
- Deployment of the application directly from MATLAB/Simulink to the NXP evaluation boards
The main features and functionalities supported in v1.2.0 RFP release are:
- Support for S32S247TV MCU and the GreenBox II Development Platform
- Support for S32G274A MCU and the GoldBox Development Platform (S32G-VNP-RDB2 Reference Design Board)
- Support for S32R41 MCU with Development Board (X-S32R41-EVB)
- Compatible with MATLAB releases R2020a – R2022b
- Fully integrated with Simulink Toolchain
- Includes an Example library that covers:
- Software-in-Loop, Processor-in-Loop
- For more details about each of the topics highlighted above please refer to the following chapters.
HCP MCU Support
Packages & Derivatives
The Model-Based Design Toolbox for HCP version 1.2.0 supports:
Model-Based Design Toolbox for HCP
Release Notes
- S32S2xx MCU Packages:
- S32S247TV
- S32G2xx MCU Packages:
- S32G274A
- S32R4x MCU Packages:
- S32R41
The configurations can be easily changed for each Simulink model from the
Configuration Parameters menu:
Functions
The Model-Based Design Toolbox for HCP version 1.2.0 supports the following functions:
- Memory read/write
- Register read/write
- Profiler
The default configuration supported by the toolbox is available inside the
Target Hardware Resources panels: 
From this panel, the user can update the model Board
Parameters like device address, user name, password, and download folder.
The Model-Based Design Toolbox for HCP version 1.2.0 has been tested using the
official NXP Green Box II Development Platform for S32S2xx, NXP Gold Box
Development Platform for S32G2xx and X-S32R41-EVB Development Board for
S32R41.
Model-Based Design Toolbox Features
The Model-Based Design Toolbox for HCP version 1.2.0 is delivered with
complete HCP MCUs Simulink Block Library as shown below.
There are two main categories:
- HCP Example Projects
- S32S2xx Utility Blocks
HCP Simulation modes
The toolbox provides support for the following Simulation modes:
- Software-in-Loop (SIL)
- Processor-in-Loop (PIL)
Software-in-Loop
A SIL simulation compiles and runs the generated code on the user’s
development computer. One can use such a simulation to detect early defects
and fix them.
Processor-in-loop
In a PIL simulation, the generated code runs on the target hardware. The
results of the PIL simulation are transferred to Simulink to verify the
numerical equivalence of the simulation and the code generation results. The
PIL verification process is a crucial part of the design cycle to ensure that
the behavior of the deployment code matches the design.
HCP Example Library
The Examples Library represents a collection of Simulink models that let you
test different MCU on-chip modules and run complex PIL applications.
The
Simulink models shown as examples are enhanced with a comprehensive
description to help users better understand the functionality that is
exercised, hardware setup instructions whenever are necessary, and a result
validation section.
The examples are also available from the MATLAB help page.
Prerequisites
MATLAB Releases and OSes Supported
This toolbox is developed and tested to supports the following MATLAB releases:
- R2020a;
- R2020b;
- R2021a;
- R2021b;
- R2022a;
- R2022b
For a flowless development experience the minimum recommended PC platform is:
- Windows® OS or Ubuntu OS: any x64 processor
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- At least 6 GB of free disk space.
- Internet connectivity for web downloads.
Operating System Supported
| SP Level| 64-bit
---|---|---
Windows 7| SP1| X
Windows 10| | X
Ubuntu 21.10| | X
Build Toolchain Support
The following compilers are supported:
| MCU Family | Compiler Supported | Release Version |
|---|---|---|
| S32S2xx | GCC for ARM Embedded Processors | V9.2 |
| S32G2xx | GCC for ARM Embedded Processors | V10.2 |
| S32R4x | GCC for ARM Embedded Processors | V9.2 |
The target compiler for the Model-Based Design Toolbox needs to be configured.
The Model-Based Design Toolbox uses the Toolchain mechanism exposed by the
Simulink to enable automatic code generation with Embedded and Simulink Coder
toolbox. By default, the toolchain is configured for the MATLAB R2020a –
R2022b releases. For any other MATLAB release, the user needs to execute a
toolbox m-script to generate the appropriate settings for his/her installation
environment.
This is done by changing the MATLAB Current Directory to the toolbox
installation directory (e.g.: ..\MATLAB\Add-
Ons\Toolboxes\NXP_MBDToolbox_HCP\) and running the “mbd_hcp_path.m” script.
mbd_hcp_path
Treating ‘C[…]\ \NXP_MBDToolbox_HCP as MBD Toolbox installation root. MBD
Toolbox path prepended.
Registering the toolchain …
Successful.
This mechanism requires users to install the Embedded Coder Support Package
for ARM Cortex-A Processor and Embedded Coder Support Package for ARM Cortex-R
Processor as a prerequisite.
The
“mbd_hcp_path.m” script verifies the user setup dependencies and will issue
instructions for a successful installation and configuration of the toolbox.
The toolchain can be further enhanced using the Simulink Model Configuration
Parameters menu:
Known Limitations
The list of know limitations can be found the readme.txt file that is delivered with the toolbox and can be consulted in the MATLAB Add-on installation folder of the Model-Based Design Toolbox for HCP.
Support Information
For technical support please sign on to the following NXP’s Model-Based Design
Toolbox Community:
https://community.nxp.com/t5/NXP-Model-Based-Design-Tools/bd-p/mbdt
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