Zynq SDR Support from Communications System Toolbox
Prototype and test Xilinx Zynq-based software-defined radio (SDR) systems using MATLAB and Simulink
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Capabilities and Features
Communications System Toolbox™ Support Package for Xilinx® Zynq®-Based Radios enables you to use MATLAB® and Simulink® to prototype and verify practical wireless systems. Using this support package and a Xilinx Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC board with an RF FMC card or a PicoZed SDR, you can transmit and receive RF signals right out of the box. This enables you to quickly test your design under real world conditions.
Optionally, you can prototype custom hardware designs for your SDR applications using HDL Coder™ and Embedded Coder®.
Support highlights include:
- Stream RF signals into and out of MATLAB and Simulink
- Easily configure the RF front-end
- Acquire and transmit high bandwidth signals using burst mode
- Implement algorithms on the FPGA fabric and ARM processor using HDL coder and Embedded Coder (Note: Xilinx Vivado® Design Suite is required. See the Third Party Software Support section in the product documentation to determine the version you need.)
Supported Hardware
This support package supports two different hardware configurations:
| Configuration | Supported Hardware | |
|---|---|---|
| System-On-Module (SOM) setup of SOM board plus carrier board | ||
Zynq development board with an Analog Devices RF FMC card |
ZC706 or ZedBoard |
AD-FMCOMMS1-EBZ AD-FMCOMMS2-EBZ AD-FMCOMMS3-EBZ AD-FMCOMMS4-EBZ |
Get MATLAB and Simulink Products
Wireless engineers, students, and hobbyists can work with real-world radio signals using Communications System Toolbox and Zynq-based SDR hardware.
Learn about the pricing and licensing options for buying Communications System Toolbox and its required products.
Platform and Release Support
See the hardware support package system requirements table for current and prior version, release, and platform availability.
View enhancements and bug fixes in release notes.
Related Hardware Support Views: Analog Devices, Communication Devices, Communications System Toolbox, HDL Code Generation, MathWorks Supported, MATLAB Product Family, Simulink Product Family, Support Package Installer Enabled, Wireless Communications, Xilinx
Ready to install?
Before installing the support package, confirm you have the correct setup. View system requirements and installation options.
Get support packageCheck the System Requirements
To install a hardware support package, you must have a supported product release, along with the required operating system and base product.
View the hardware support package system requirements table and confirm you have:
- A supported release
- A supported operating system
- The required base products
If you do not have a supported release or the required base products, you can get started with a free trial, or you can purchase products.
Continue with the Installation
After confirming you have the system requirements, proceed with either installation option listed below.
Option 1: Using the Toolstrip
Launch the Support Package Installer from your version of MATLAB and navigate to the correct support package.
Option 2: "Get Support Package" Button (.mlpkginstall file*)
Clicking the Get Support Package button provides the support package install file:
([filename].mlpkginstall)
There are several ways to initiate the Support Package Installer from these files:
- Open the
.mlpkginstallfile directly from your Internet browser. - Download and save the file (the default option for some Internet browsers), and open it directly from your Windows, Mac, or Linux operating system.
- Open the
.mlpkginstallfile directly from within MATLAB by navigating the Current Folder to the location of the downloaded file and double clicking it. That will initiate the installation for the MATLAB release that you have open.
The primary difference between using the .mlpkginstall file (option 2) rather than the toolstrip (option 1) to initiate support package installation is that the file allows the user to avoid the support package selection screen on the installer.
*These file types were introduced in MATLAB R2013a.
Users without an Internet connection can install hardware support packages by following the download instructions.
Getting Started Resources
MathWorks Requirements
Software
Required
Recommended
Support Package
Required
Support Package Installer installs this support package and all required third-party software. To start the installer, go to the MATLAB toolstrip and click Add-Ons > Get Hardware Support Packages. For more information, read the documentation.
Third-Party Requirements
Hardware
Required
Refer to the "Supported Hardware" section to the left.
Software
Required
All required third-party software is installed by the Support Package Installer.
For more information about using Xilinx tools with HDL Coder and Embedded Coder for ARM and FPGA fabric customization, see the Third Party Software Support section in the product documentation.