The Shining embedded system design methodology based on self dynamic reconfigurable architectures

Complex design, targeting System-on-Chip based on reconfigurable architectures, still lacks a generalized methodology allowing both the automatic derivation of a complete system solution able to fit into the final device, and mixed hardware-software solutions, exploiting partial reconfiguration capabilities. The Shining methodology organizes the input specification of a complex System-on-Chip design into three different components: hardware, reconfigurable hardware and software, each handled by dedicated sub-flows. A communication model guarantees reliable and seamless interfacing of the various components. The developed system, stand-alone or OS-based, is architecture-independent. The Shining flow reduces the time for system development, easing the design of complex hardware/software reconfigurable applications.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: ASPDAC
• Authors: Carlo Curino, Luca Fossati, Vincenzo Rana, Francesco Redaelli, Marco D. Santambrogio, Donatella Sciuto
• Keywords: ASPDAC 2008, Complex System-on-chip Design, Hardware, Hardware/software Reconfigurable Applications, Reconfigurable Architectures