Multiparadigm modeling in embedded systems design

Embedded electronic systems for monitoring and control of technical processes (electronic control unit-ECU) are systems comprised of heterogeneous components (hardware, software, sensors, actuators, power electronics), thus making high demands on their development. Describing different aspects and v...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on control systems technology 2004-03, Vol.12 (2), p.279-292
Main Authors: Muller-Glaser, K.D., Frick, G., Sax, E., Kuhl, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actuators
Automotive components
Computer programs
Control systems
Design engineering
Embedded software
Embedded system
Hardware
Mathematical models
Monitoring
Power system modeling
Process control
Sensor phenomena and characterization
Sensor systems
Software
Strategy
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Summary:Embedded electronic systems for monitoring and control of technical processes (electronic control unit-ECU) are systems comprised of heterogeneous components (hardware, software, sensors, actuators, power electronics), thus making high demands on their development. Describing different aspects and views of the whole system, subsystem, or component requires according modeling paradigms for requirements specification, design, hardware implementation, software code generation, verification, integration, and testing. The first part of the paper surveys characteristic ECU features and describes a design strategy and the related technology, bringing out the necessity of multiparadigm modeling. Examples from automotive ECU applications are used throughout the paper. With respect to the problem that currently available tools provide insufficient support, integration strategies for multiparadigm modeling based on multiple tools are surveyed in the second part, concluding with examples from our own research activities.
ISSN:1063-6536
1558-0865
DOI:10.1109/TCST.2004.824340