MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software, has introduced apps and capabilities to accelerate the development of signal processing applications in MATLAB and Simulink.


MathWorks announced on the 12th 'Release 2024b (R2024b)' of its MATLAB and Simulink product lines.

This R2024b includes major updates that can streamline the development workflow for wireless communications systems, control systems, and digital signal processing applications.

This update includes major updates to 5G Toolbox, DSP HDL Toolbox, Simulink Control Design, and System Composer, which are primarily used in MATLAB and Simulink.

It also offers a new hardware support package for the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (neural processing unit), a technology built into the Snapdragon family of processors.

This package leverages Simulink and Model-Based Design to deliver production-quality DSP applications. Supports seamless deployment of C code to various Snapdragon processors.

The 5G toolbox, which provides functions for modeling, simulation, and verification of NR (New Radio) and 5G-Advanced systems, can now perform 6G waveform generation and signal quality evaluation of 5G waveforms.

The DSP HDL Toolbox provides hardware-ready Simulink blocks and subsystems for developing signal processing applications.

This update adds a new, interactive DSP HDL IP Designer app that enables configuration of DSP algorithms and generation of HDL code and verification components.

Simulink Control Design is used to design and analyze control systems modeled in Simulink, and this update adds the ability to design and implement nonlinear and data-driven control techniques, including sliding mode and iterative learning control.

System Composer enables architecture specification and analysis for model-based systems engineering and software architecture modeling. This update allows users to edit subsetted views and express system behavior as activity and sequence diagrams.

“An organization’s ability to deliver high-quality, reliable, and secure products depends on the critical role played by simulation and Model-Based Design,” said Andy Grace, vice president of Design Automation at MathWorks. “Enhancements in R2024b extend, automate, and streamline key elements of that workflow to help engineers optimize system performance and reliability.”

For more information about new enhancements and bug fixes in the MATLAB and Simulink product families, see the MathWorks website at https://kr.mathworks.com/products/new_products/release-highlights.html.