Software Engineering for Embedded Systems

Chapter 3

Software Modeling for Embedded Systems

Shelley Gretlein

Creating a model for your embedded system provides a time- and cost-effective approach to the development of simple or incredibly complex dynamic control systems, all based on a single model maintained in a tightly integrated software suite. Using modern modeling software tools you can design and perform initial validation in off-line simulation. These models then form the basis for all subsequent development stages. Creating models for your embedded design provides numerous advantages over the traditional design approach. Using this approach – combined with hardware prototyping – you reduce the risk of mistakes and shorten the development cycle by performing verification and validation ...