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ICace
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5 years ago

How to implement and simulate FFT IP with SimuLink on FPGA (Cyclone V GX starter kit) error vsim-3033

Hello, I am trying to implement the FFT block (with Quartus prime 19.1) but I cannot simulate it with simulink because I always get this error: ** Error: (vsim-3033) c:/intelfpga/17.1/quartus/bin6...
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CheepinC_altera
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5 years ago

Hi,

Thanks for your update. For your information, generally I will use standalone Modelsim to run simulation. As I tested running the test bench generated by the IP, it seems like it is only a framework example which required user to further customize it ie control the input and feed data into it. I would recommend you to try the following:

1. After generating the test bench from IP, you will need to customize it to control and feed data into the FFT instance

2. Open Modelsim, change directory to the \testbench\mentor

3. type "source msim_setup.tcl"

4. type "ld" to start compilation

5. Add your targeted signals into waveform

6. type "run -all" to start simulation

It is recommended for you to refer to the Example Design and code your own test bench. Alternatively, you can start customing from the Example Design.

Please let me know if there is any concern. Thank you.

Best regards,

Chee Pin

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    ICace
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    5 years ago

    Thank you very much, I think it can work in that way.

    The problem now is, that I don't know how to prepare the testbench to feed data to the block. Can you send me a manual or some instructions that I can follow to do it?

    And the last question, the msim_setup.tcl is generated according to the testbench? If not, I don't see what the testbench affects in modelsim

    Best regards,

    Ignacio