Control engineers workbench--A methodology for microcomputer implementation of controls

The concept of the Control Engineers Workbench (CEWB) is discussed, and the Control Engineers Workbench is defined as a set of software tools that are integrated to assist with the implementation of real-time control systems. The control system is assumed to consist of both analog and microcomputer electronics (which, in part, may reside in VLSI silicon). The workbench therefore supports, most importantly, the software engineering activities. The basis for the Control Engineers Workbench is established, and a methodology based upon the concept of a design environment is proposed. Within the environment, two key tools are introduced: information management of the requirements documentation and the use of a state language [1] to describe the high-level hardware/software architecture.