Matlab for my needs

Hi, 1. I want to know if it's possible to send data to sensor from MATLAB software in order receive data from it? (Need to define Comm Port on the PC…) 2. If not, is it possible to only receive data from sensor (in order to match the best filter)? 3. After finding the best filter, how can I use the MATLAB product in my VHDL file? Is it even possible? Thanks, Idan

[Walter Roberson]

Most sensors do not permit you to send data to them. At most they permit you to send control signals to them.

Answer 1

[BhaTTa]

Hey @Idan,

To address your questions:

1. Sending Data to a Sensor from MATLAB:

Yes, it is possible to send data to a sensor from MATLAB, as well as receive data from it. This is typically done through communication interfaces like serial ports, USB, TCP/IP, or other communication protocols supported by your sensor.

2. Receiving Data from a Sensor:

Yes, you can receive data from a sensor to analyze it in MATLAB. The same communication setup as above can be used to read data from the sensor.

3. Using MATLAB in VHDL:

MATLAB provides a tool called HDL Coder that can convert MATLAB algorithms into VHDL code.

Answer 2

[Kiran Kintali]

https://www.mathworks.com/help/hdlcoder/examples.html

https://www.mathworks.com/help/hdlcoder/run-and-verify-generated-ip-core.html

Run and Verify Generated IP Core

You can prototype, simulate, and verify the generated HDL IP core on your target FPGA device.

For more details on the workflow, see Targeting FPGA & SoC Hardware Overview.