ModelSim
{{Short description|Siemens multi-language environment}}
ModelSim is a multi-language environment by Siemens{{cite web | url=https://eda.sw.siemens.com/en-US/ic/modelsim/ | title=ModelSim }} (previously developed by Mentor Graphics,) for simulation of hardware description languages such as VHDL, Verilog and SystemC, and includes a built-in C debugger.[https://books.google.com/books?id=F-mTrH1NB4UC&dq=ModelSim&pg=PA97 Reconfigurable Embedded Control Systems], Idea Group Inc (IGI), 30-Nov-2010 ModelSim can be used independently, or in conjunction with Intel Quartus Prime, PSIM,{{Cite web|title=PSIM ModCoupler: VHDL & Verilog with Modelsim|url=https://powersimtech.com/products/psim/psim-modules/modcoupler/|access-date=2021-06-01|website=Powersim, Inc|language=en-US}} Xilinx ISE or Xilinx Vivado.[https://books.google.com/books?id=wUALmyy9YUcC&dq=ModelSim&pg=PA41 Digital Hardware Design], Laxmi Publications, Ltd., 01-Sep-2008 Simulation is performed using the graphical user interface (GUI), or automatically using scripts.[https://books.google.com/books?id=ljLBBAAAQBAJ&dq=ModelSim&pg=PA17 Synthesizable VHDL Design for FPGAs], Springer Science & Business Media, 21-Oct-2013
Editions
Mentor HDL simulation products are offered in multiple editions, such as ModelSim PE and Questa Sim.
Questa Sim offers high-performance and advanced debugging capabilities, while ModelSim PE is the entry-level simulator for hobbyists and students.[https://books.google.com/books?id=Eqgrqktkk1YC&dq=ModelSim&pg=PA606 Handbook of Digital Techniques for High-Speed Design], Pearson Education India, 01-Sep-2007 Questa Sim is used in large multi-million gate designs, and is supported on Microsoft Windows and Linux, in 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.
ModelSim can also be used with MATLAB/Simulink, using Link for ModelSim.[https://books.google.com/books?id=cnkYRKhUwyEC&dq=ModelSim&pg=PA849 Industrial Control Technology], William Andrew, 12-Aug-2008[https://books.google.com/books?id=pJSqZZmc9_oC&dq=ModelSim&pg=PA168 Recent Advances in Modeling and Simulation Tools for Communication Networks and Services], Springer Science & Business Media, 20-Sep-2007 Link for ModelSim is a fast bidirectional co-simulation interface between Simulink and ModelSim. For such designs, MATLAB provides a numerical simulation toolset, while ModelSim provides tools to verify the hardware implementation & timing characteristics of the design.
Language support
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.mentor.com/products/fpga/verification-simulation/modelsim/}}
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Category:Computer-aided design software