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Altera_Forum
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15 years ago

Modelsim: Simulating a whole SOPC-System

Hello, is it possible to simulate a whole SOPC-System with Modelsim? So that you can see the io's of some Avalon components e.g.? Thanks for every hint! Best regards
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15 years ago

Ok, thanks for your hint!

I've got a simple test design in SOPC-Builder:

TestPatternGenerator -> ClockedVideoOutput

So, there is no Nios, only these both components.

I enabled "Simulation" in "System Generation Tab" and clicked "Run Simulator" and ModelSim opens.

BUT, what do I have to do, that I can see the signals on the output of ClockedVideoOut or the Avalon signals? What is the next step, to see any signals?

Do I have to write a testbench? But what does this testbench has to do? Only generate the system clock?

Thanks for your assistance!