H.264 Decoder Algorithm Specification and Simulation in Simulink and PeaCE

Model-based approach is widely adopted to develop embedded system to cope with the everincreasing complexity of system design under relentless time-to-market pressure. In this paper we present our experience of H.264 decoder algorithm specification and simulation with two model-based design environments, Simulink and PeaCE. Formal data-driven model of PeaCE can specify multi-rate DSP systems more easily than time-driven model of Simulink. In addition, PeaCE has advantages over Simulink in terms of simulation speed, debugging capability, and code reuse. It is attributed to the compiled-simulation approach of PeaCE where the system simulation is performed with an automatically generated code from the specification