Title :
Is a Unified Methodology for System-Level Design Possible?
Author :
Sangiovanni-Vincentelli, Alberto
Author_Institution :
California Univ., Berkeley, CA
Abstract :
This article describes the principles of the design of embedded electronic systems from the perspective of the entire system. By not restricting this perspective to the electrical domain, a more disciplined methodology can help bring system-level design to a new level of efficiency.
Keywords :
electronic design automation; embedded systems; embedded electronic systems; system-level design; Computer architecture; Design methodology; Distributed computing; Electronic equipment testing; Embedded computing; Embedded system; Engineering management; Personal digital assistants; Physics computing; System-level design; embedded electronic systems; nanodevice level; system-level design; technology in society; unified methodology;
Journal_Title :
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MDT.2008.104