Is it possible to use Simulink to train a neural network?

I would like to know if it is possible to use Simulink to train a neural network.

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

The Neural Network Toolbox is optimum for training a neural network.

Whenever possible, use MATLAB command line syntax to first train your neural network. Once you have trained your neural network, you can use the GENSIM command from the Neural Network Toolbox to export the network to Simulink and simulate it. More information on the GENSIM function can be found at the following URL:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/deeplearning/ref/network.gensim.html

Another option would be to write a MATLAB file S-Function that will train your network adaptively. For general information on S-functions, visit the following URL:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/simulink/sfg/what-is-an-s-function.html

Finally, the following URL shows a user-contributed file "nnsysid.zip" that demonstrates how you can use Simulink blocks to implement Neural Network algorithms:

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/87-nnsysid

Note that the MathWorks does not guarantee or warrant the use or content of user contributed submissions like the one above. Any questions, or issues should be directed to the contributing author.