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Getting Started with Simulators

TMS320F28335: target simulator....

Mark Santacesaria
Prodigy 190 points
Part Number: TMS320F28335
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TMDSDOCK28335

I have been away from the tools for a while and am wondering if there is still an option to simulate the target?  thanks

Code Composer Studio

Version: 8.3.1.00004

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    TI__Mastermind 42195 points

    For F28335  I believe VisSim used to have a tool. I couldn't find it at the moment. I suppose i'd recommend using the TMDSDOCK28335 tool and run the code directly.

    Please note that F28335 is a rather old device. F28P65x, F2838x, and F2837x are all more modern families with better cost points, features and performance. 

    They do not have simulators though. I'd love to hear your use case and why you want one.(It helps to gather this information to use a justification when developing such a tool)

    There are some options for PIL testing using things like the RTBOX from Plexsim. https://www.plexim.com/products/rt_box/controlcard_interface 

    Furthermore there are option to simulate Simulink models and then eventually deploy them to a F28x target after the algorithm has been validated.

    Regards,
    Cody 

  • 0 in reply to Cody Watkins
    Prodigy 190 points

    Hey Cody thanks for the reply.  As i mentioned i have been away form TI dsp's for awhile but back then we used to use the simulator for development before we got a working board but as you mentioned the evals and and ezdsp kits are have become readily available tover the years so really not an issue.  I asked about the simulator now because i was debugging a part of my code that doesnt interact with the peripherals and i figured simulation might give me added capability - e.g. more breakpoints, more program execution options, extra debug memory.... those kinds of things.  

    We need high temperature parts so if you can recommend a new part designed for high temperature i am interested.

    Lastly, we do use simulink already but if there are articles that might help refine our process i would love any links you might have.  Thanks!

  • 0 in reply to Mark Santacesaria
    TI__Mastermind 42195 points

    What is your definition of "High temp"?

    Do you need an automotive rating, or will an 'industrial' part work for your application?

    Finally, I think this is the best page to start from, it has examples of how to validate and verify though simulation before deploying on a C2000.

    https://www.mathworks.com/products/ti-c2000-microcontroller.html

    Do note that this is a "Blockset" not a support package, so the Mathworks teams directly support the use of, and feature enhancements for the blocksets!

    They have a forum for support questions for anyone who has a license for their software: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/index 

    Regards,
    Cody 

  • 0 in reply to Cody Watkins
    Prodigy 190 points

    I always try to make sure i have all the information you need and i always miss something lol.  automotive..... thanks

  • 0 in reply to Mark Santacesaria
    TI__Mastermind 42195 points

    So for Automotive you'll be able to get most C2000 devices with at Q100 rating which equates to a -40 to 125C ambient temperature range. This includes all of the device families mentioned above. If you need specific links let me know.

    Secondly, if you need more we offer a 150C ambient device. This is a 'Grade 0' device , but it does come with some caveats around operating frequency.(this device is a little lower performance that the F28335 device you previously mentioned) https://www.ti.com/product/TMS320F2800157-Q1

    Regards,
    Cody  

  • 0 in reply to Cody Watkins
    Prodigy 190 points

    Thanks for the information.  As a follow up I am looking at and trying to understand inherited code and for me the quickest way to understand it would be by running and looking at the data structures.  But I really I really dont need the target and would rather have more breakpoints and a quick way of looking at a lot of data. That is how i envisioned the simulator.  Hopefully this helps.  Thanks

  • 0 in reply to Mark Santacesaria
    TI__Mastermind 42195 points

    Yes, that does. Thanks Mark.