TargetLink

Production code generation for the highest demands

The production code generator TargetLink generates highly efficient C code straight from MathWorks® Simulink®/Stateflow® and allows early verification through built-in simulation and testing. It supports efficient, modular development, is certified for ISO 26262, ISO 25119 and IEC 61508, and provides high-performance, native AUTOSAR support.

High-quality production code generation directly from MathWorks® Simulink®/Stateflow®

Powerful software design and testing features

High-performance, native Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR support

At a Glance

Functionality Overview

Module Overview

TargetLink Engineering Services

At a Glance

Functionality Overview

Main Features and Benefits

Feature	Description	Benefit
Code efficiency	Efficient fixed-point or floating-point production code directly from Simulink®/Stateflow® (with support for included MATLAB code, see optional module)	Your specifications – models and diagrams – are directly translated into efficient C codeEfficient fixed-point or floating-point production code directly from Simulink®/Stateflow® (with support for included MATLAB code, see optional module)
Code reliability	Consistent, deterministic translations of models into stress-tested C code	Errors such as typing errors, oversights, misunderstandings are avoided
Human readability	Concise, yet readable code	Code reviews are easy to perform
Automatic scaling	Intelligent scaling based on worst-case propagation of signal ranges and simulation-based scaling	Shortens the time-consuming and error-prone scaling process
Test mechanisms	Various test levels to test the production code against the specification (MIL, SIL, PIL)	Malfunctions are found at the earliest stage
Incremental code generation	Modular code generation, i.e., for specific subsystems	Faster code generation, preserving approved code
Model referencing support	Developing models on a modular/component basisModular code generation, i.e., for specific subsystems	Distributed development by large teams is much easier, and large models can be handled more efficiently.
Multirate code	Full support of multirate systems with intertask communication	You can define tasks at block level
Multirate code	Full support of multirate systems with intertask communication	You can define tasks at block level
TargetLink Data Dictionary	Central container to handle variables, data structures, scaling formulas, tasks, functions	You can manage complex data to plan and structure your projects
Code generation straight from the Data Dictionary	Generation of code files and A2L files for Data Dictionary variables independently of their use in TargetLink models	Simplified software integration and integration testing for code from multiple TargetLink models/subsystems and legacy variables
‘Modeling Only’ and ‘Full-Featured’ operation modes	The Modeling Only operation mode (not licence-protected) lets function developers prepare and design a model without generating production code for it.	Easy model exchange in a workgroup (Simulink® and TargetLink users)
Compliance with standards	Compliance with relevant standards such as ASAM-MCD 2MC (ASAP2), AUTOSAR, and MISRA	Quality and interoperability guaranteed
Classic AUTOSAR support	Support for modeling and code generation for AUTOSAR software components (SWC), and generation of SWC descriptions	TargetLink bridges the gap between model-based design and AUTOSAR-compliant software development
Adaptive AUTOSAR support	Support for modeling and code generation for Adaptive AUTOSAR-compliant C/C++ code (for information on supported features, please contact dSPACE)	Closely resemblant modeling styles for non-, Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR Simple and convenient Adaptive AUTOSAR code generation
Calibration data generation	Calibration data exported as ASAM-MCD 2MC (ASAP2) file for calibration tools	Automated and complete process with perfect consistency between model and calibration data
Documentation	Automatic model and code documentation	Your projects are transparent and trackable
AUTOSAR software component (SWC) container exchange	Exchanging AUTOSAR SWC containers between TargetLink and SystemDesk	Safe and convenient round trips for AUTOSAR software development Access to SystemDesk simulation for proper software integration testing
Component-based development	Innovative interface concept for ports, measurement signals and calibration parameters	Easily increase software reuse across different projects
Connection to dSPACE VEOS	Export virtual ECUs from TargetLink and run them in VEOS in combination with other virtual ECUs and standard dSPACE tools like ControlDesk	Easy testing and experimenting with TargetLink code
FMI support	Export of Functional Mock-up Units (FMUs) from TargetLink models based on the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) standard	Execution of TargetLink-generated code with offline and real-time simulators from third parties and dSPACE
On-Target Bypassing	Integrating new functions directly into existing ECUs (using TargetLink and dSPACE ECU interface software)	Seamless transition from prototyping to series production No need to perform complex software integration

Module Overview

TargetLink Engineering Services

Key Benefits

With TargetLink, you can convert graphical models directly and deterministically into highest quality production code. Benefit from TargetLink’s numerous strenghths, such as:

- Tool and code proven in practice – in countless production projects and millions of vehicles
- Best-in-class code – highly efficient, highly configurable and with fully traceable model/code dependency
- Powerful software design features, e.g., with the TargetLink Data Dictionary
- Convenient software verification due to the push-button model-in-the-loop (MIL)/software-in-the-loop (SIL)/processor-in-the-loop (PIL) simulation concept – verify your concepts and code early and avoid expensive ECU software errors
- Ideal for automotive and other industries
- Suitable for AUTOSAR and non-AUTOSAR projects
- Strong partner tools (TargetLink Ecosystem) for model design, validation, and verification
- Certification for ISO 26262, ISO 25119, and IEC 61508 and derivative standards
- Tool integration with the the simulation software VEOS and the system architecture software SystemDesk
- Perfect for on-target bypassing together with dSPACE’s ECU interface software – closing the gap between function and production development

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Application Areas

Main Features and Benefits

Feature

Description

Benefit

Code efficiency

Code reliability

Human readability

Automatic scaling

Test mechanisms

Incremental code generation

Model referencing support

Multirate code

Multirate code

TargetLink Data Dictionary

Code generation straight from the Data Dictionary

‘Modeling Only’ and ‘Full-Featured’ operation modes

Compliance with standards

Classic AUTOSAR support

Adaptive AUTOSAR support

Calibration data generation

Documentation

AUTOSAR software component (SWC) container exchange

Component-based development

Connection to dSPACE VEOS

FMI support

On-Target Bypassing

Key Benefits

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