High-Performance Embedded Computing, 2nd Edition

Chapter 6

Multiprocessor Software

Abstract

This chapter covers software for multiprocessors. It considers scheduling algorithms for multiprocessors. It also covers middleware architectures for dynamic resource allocation in multiprocessors.

Keywords

variability; resource allocation; master/slave; PE kernel; limited scheduling information; scheduling and communication; network flow; real-time scheduling on multiprocessors; static task allocation; minimizing buffer sizes; data dependencies and scheduling; unrolled schedules; response time theorem; static scheduling algorithm; delay estimation algorithm; phase constraints; stochastic execution time; event-oriented analysis; event model; output event timing; system timing analysis; task activation;