Design Synthesis
The design synthesis phase of embedded systems is critical, transforming abstract requirements into a robust hardware-software architecture while managing trade-offs among performance, cost, power, reliability, and time-to-market. Central to this module is the exploration of hardware-software co-design, emphasizing iterative partitioning and advanced techniques such as co-simulation to optimize system performance. Methodologies including top-down and model-based design guide the development process, aiding in decision-making across a multi-dimensional design space, while practical considerations ensure the successful implementation and validation of embedded systems.
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What we have learnt
- Design synthesis translates high-level requirements into an implementable architecture.
- Hardware-software co-design enables system-level optimization and accelerates development timelines.
- Various advanced design methodologies, including Model-Based Design, improve collaboration and error detection in the design phase.
Key Concepts
- -- Design Synthesis
- An iterative process to architect and refine embedded systems based on functional and non-functional requirements.
- -- HardwareSoftware Codesign
- A concurrent design approach that integrates hardware and software development to optimize system performance and resource utilization.
- -- ModelBased Design (MBD)
- A design methodology that uses executable models to represent system behavior, facilitating early verification and automated code generation.
- -- Design Space Exploration (DSE)
- The systematic navigation of design parameters to find optimal solutions that balance conflicting system metrics.
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