Representation of Function Variants for Embedded System Optimization and Synthesis

Many embedded systems are implemented with a set of alternative function variants to adapt the system to different applications or environments. This paper proposes a novel approach for the coherent representation and selection of function variants in the different phases of the design process. In this context, the modeling of reconfiguration of system parts is supported in a natural way. Using a real example from the video processing domain, the approach is explained and validated.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1999
• Where: DAC
• Authors: Dirk Ziegenbein, Jürgen Teich, Kai Richter, Lothar Thiele, Rolf Ernst
• Keywords: Alternative Function Variants, Coherent Representation, DAC 1999, Design Automation, Many Embedded Systems