Bridging Simulation and Hardware: Hardware-in-the-Loop in Action (US)

LIVE WEBINAR SERIES:

Bridging Simulation and Hardware: Hardware-in-the-Loop in Action(US)

Michał Barczak, Aldec's Field Application Engineer

Thursday, October 16, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST)

Abstract:

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) is a powerful real-time testing methodology that connects physical hardware components to a simulated environment representing the rest of the system. By enabling parts of the system to be replaced with models or simulations, HIL accelerates project validation and helps identify issues earlier in the design cycle.

In this webinar, we will present a HIL solution that integrates Riviera-PRO, VUnit™, and a TySOM Zynq™ MPSoC™ FPGA board to streamline automated test execution. Through a live demonstration, we will showcase how AES Cipher designs can be efficiently verified using Aldec’s dedicated USB Bridge IP, which seamlessly links simulation in Riviera-PRO with the programmable logic in the FPGA board. Attendees will also discover how to build scalable verification environments that unify simulation and hardware execution with a single script, significantly reducing effort while improving reliability and repeatability.

Agenda:

What is hardware-in-the-loop
Main challenges in HIL verification
HIL main components
- TySOM Zynq MPSoC development board overview
- Using VUnit pre_config and post_check functions
- Vivado project: AES decryption
- Aldec IP USB bridge overview
HIL Example: End-to-End Cipher Validation
Live demo
Conclusion
Q&A

Presenter Bio:

Michał Barczak, Aldec’s Field Application Engineer

Michał Barczak,

Aldec’s Field Application Engineer

Michał Barczak is an Application Engineer at Aldec, specializing in RTAX/RTSX adaptors. He joined the team in 2022 and possesses a strong background in verification methodologies such as UVM, OSVVM, and UVVM. With expertise in PCIe technology, BFM simulations, and automotive applications, Michał brings a wealth of experience to his role. He holds a Master of Science degree in Microelectronic Engineering from Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland. Outside of work, Michał harbors a dream of one day traveling to the moon, despite his fear of heights.