How to compile Matlab to Xilinx FPGA ?

[tmrnvrcome]

I am currently working on a project which i have to write image processing codes in Matlab and interface it with FPGA embedded board.

Device: Xilinx Spartan 3A DSP FPGA

I am new to both Matlab and Xilinx.

Can someone help me to go about doing this?

How do I make a reference design code for the board? What are the softwares to use?

Can I compile the codes directly from Matlab and interface it to the board? Or do I have to use block diagrams in Simulink?

I have done some research and there are several ways to do it: using SysGen, using Simulink HDL coder, using Xilinx Platform Studio... I am really confused.

Are there any lab tutorials for me to follow?

 

[basicsofvlsi]

u r requirement is from matlab u want to dump in to fpga....but i don't think throught xps u can dump...but u can through xilinx ise...i have done once.u have to design blocks in simulink later u need xilinx system generator which converts u r design in to verilog to vhdl code copy that code paste in ise and impact it..this is process i gone...i think this will help u.
email:basicsofvlsi@gmail.com

 

[UFK]

I tried doing to same initially because HDL programming appeared far more difficult than MATLAB and because MATLAB code snippets are abundantly available, but i failed horribly at it. The XIlinx system generator does work but only for certain built in functions of MATLAB. It cannot convert ur customized code MATLAB code to Verilog/VDHL.
In my case it was just a lot of waste of time and eventually i started right from scratch on Verilog. I would advise you to avoid the trouble and start straight from HDL. The rest is up to you Good luck

 

[tmrnvrcome]

Thanks for the replies.


What if I use Simulink HDL Coder? Is it easier and more efficient to use compared to using SysGen and Xilinx ISE?

 

[somulu]

Dear sir, If have any related material of interfacing Matlab and FPGA please send me(gugulothusomulu06@gmail.com).