Target Framework

Capture target hardware information for MathWorks^® software

The Target Framework enables you to define target hardware characteristics and integrate tools with MATLAB^® and Simulink^®. Using classes from the target namespace, capture target hardware or software platform information for MathWorks software. You can use the information to:

Replicate target hardware behavior in model simulations.
Customize or optimize MathWorks product functionality for hardware and software platforms.
Integrate the target hardware with third-party or custom software tools.

For example, you can use the Target Framework to provide connectivity between Simulink and your target hardware for external mode and processor-in-the-loop (PIL) simulations.

Namespaces

target Manage target hardware and build tool information

Topics

Using the Target Framework
An overview of the Target Framework.
Register New Hardware Devices
Extend the range of supported hardware by registering new devices.
Generate Native Half-Precision C Code from Simulink Models (Fixed-Point Designer)
Generate C code for embedded hardware targets that natively supports half precision floating-point data types.
Create Custom CMake Toolchain Definition
CMake is a third-party, open-source tool for build process management.
Define Custom Makefile-Based Toolchains Using Target Framework
Define and register custom makefile-based toolchains.
Set Up External Mode Connectivity Between Simulink and Target Hardware
Use target package to provide connectivity between Simulink and target hardware.
Set Up PIL Connectivity by Using Target Framework
Provide PIL connectivity between Simulink and the target hardware.
Define Custom Emulator for Target Connectivity
Provide connectivity for target emulator.
Remove Instrumentation Overheads from Execution Time Measurements
Improve execution-time profiling on deterministic hardware.