Title :
Automatic configuration of embedded multicomputer systems
Author :
Beck, James E. ; Siewiorek, Daniel P.
Author_Institution :
Delco Electron. Corp., Kokomo, IN, USA
fDate :
2/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper considers the problem of automatically configuring multicomputers for use in embedded applications. The configuration problem is decomposed into two subproblems: (1) specification of the hardware components and (2) assignment of the software tasks to the hardware. An automated technique is introduced to solve these subproblems concurrently. The technique is described and then verified on a set of real and synthetic test cases. The paper concludes with a discussion and summary of the results
Keywords :
data flow graphs; logic CAD; multiprocessing systems; real-time systems; resource allocation; software engineering; automated technique; automatic configuration; embedded multicomputer systems; hardware/software codesign; system level synthesis; task allocation; Application software; Consumer electronics; Costs; Design automation; Embedded system; Hardware; Process design; Safety; Space technology; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
