Comparing Software and Hardware Performance

Important: Ensure that the board is switched on before performing the instructions provided in this section.

To collect software run data and generate a performance estimation report:

  1. After the build completes, the SDSoC Report Viewer tab opens.
  2. Click the Click Here hyperlink on the viewer to launch the application on the board.
    The Run application to get its performance dialog box appears.
  3. Select a pre-existing connection, or create a new connection to connect to the target board.
  4. Click OK.
    The debugger resets the system, programs and initializes the FPGA, and runs a software-only version of the application. It then collects performance data and uses it to display the performance estimation report.