Title :
Rapid prototyping using the VMEbus in an open systems architecture real-time environment
Author :
Airst, Malcolm J. ; Norgren, Eric J.
Author_Institution :
MITRE Corp., McLean, VA, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents an open systems architecture (OSA) rapid prototyping concept developed at MITRE corporation. The prototype is for a synchronous communications controller. The following OSA elements form the basis of this rapid prototyping concept for real-time systems: VMEbus-based commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware, standardized software, and networking protocol standards. The development methodologies for modeling real-time systems that have been implemented are described in conjunction with the (UNIX/VxWorks host) and target software development environment. By implementing this rapid system prototyping concept, the hardware and software development life cycles are shortened. In addition, the utilization of standards leads to a simplified migration path for upgrading systems
Keywords :
local area networks; military computing; open systems; real-time systems; software prototyping; system buses; telecommunications computing; telecommunications control; LAN; OSA; VMEbus; open systems architecture; rapid prototyping concept; real-time systems; software development environment; standards; synchronous communications controller; Communication system control; Computer architecture; Hardware; Open systems; Programming; Protocols; Prototypes; Real time systems; Software prototyping; Software standards;
Conference_Titel :
Rapid System Prototyping, 1993. Shortening the Path from Specification to Prototype. Proceedings., Fourth International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Research Triangle Park, NC
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-4300-5
DOI :
10.1109/IWRSP.1993.263192
