Rapid Application Development (RAD) and code optimization technique

In this paper the efficiency of code generated by a particular RAD systems will be examined and contrasted with other available systems. The functionality and performance of SMT6050, the new software module from Sundance, helping RAD systems target DSP will be fully discussed. The RAD used as the base system, in this case, is Simulink and Real Time Workshop (RTW) from MathWorks . These two products work in conjunction to simulate (Simulink) and then to generate code (Real-Time Workshop) for a real time system model. This combination represents an effective RAD for designing embedded systems, and with the addition of Sundance SMT6050 and GDD toolbox for Simulink component, prototypes can be developed in record time and with impressive performance. This paper investigates Real-Time Workshop code generation techniques and performance of the resulting code. The structure of the generated code and the interaction of various components including SMT6050, Simulink and Real-Time Workshop are presented in details The paper also explains the parameters that a designer should take into consideration when designing a model in Simulink so the generated code could be as optimised as possible. The performance gain resulting from using these tools are also measured and presented.