Embedded system design issues (the rest of the story)

24 December 2002

proceedings article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

p. 310-317
https://doi.org/10.1109/iccd.1996.563572

Abstract

Many embedded systems have substantially different design constraints than desktop computing applications. No single characterization applies to the diverse spectrum of embed- ded systems. However, some combination of cost pressure, long life-cycle, real-time requirements, reliability require- ments, and design culture dysfunction can make it difficult to be successful applying traditional computer design meth- odologies and tools to embedded applications. Embedded systems in many cases must be optimized for life-cycle and business-driven factors rather than for maximum computing throughput. There is currently little tool support for expand- ing embedded computer design to the scope of holistic em- bedded system design. However, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches can set expectations ap- propriately, identify risk areas to tool adopters, and suggest ways in which tool builders can meet industrial needs.

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Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) ,2002
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