Computers as Components:Principles of Embedded Computing

System Design

Xiaoming JU

2005.2

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Teacher: Ju xiaoming ( 琚小明 )Office: B219Tel: 62233155-834Email: xmju@sei.ecnu.edu.cn

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Textbook: W. Wolf, Computers as Components: Principles of Embedded Computing System Design, 2001, Academic Press.

Reference books: 1. Berger Arnold. 吕骏 译 . 嵌入式系统设计 . 北京：电子工业出版社， 2002.2. 王田苗 . 嵌入式系统设计与实例开发－－基于 ARM 微处理器与 µC/OS-II 实时操作系统（第 2 版） . 北京：清华大学出版社， 2003.

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outline

Introduction to Embedded Systems Models and Architectures for Embedded

System Specification Specification Languages for Embedded

System Design A Specification Example: Telephone

Answering Machine Embedded System PlatformSystem-Design Methodology

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grading

Attendance and homework 10%Paper Reading, Final Presentation

and Report 30%Final Exam 60%

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Introduction

What are embedded systems?Challenges in embedded computing

system design.Design methodologies.

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Definition (P.1)

Embedded system: any device that includes a programmable computer but is not itself a general-purpose computer.

Take advantage of application characteristics to optimize the design: don’t need all the general-purpose bells

and whistles.

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Embedding a computer

CPU

mem

input

output analog

analog

embeddedcomputer

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Examples

Personal digital assistant (PDA).Printer.Cell phone.Automobile: engine, brakes, dash, etc.Television.Household appliances.PC keyboard (scans keys).

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Early history (P.2)

Late 1940’s: MIT Whirlwind computer was designed for real-time operations. Originally designed to control an aircraft

simulator.First microprocessor was Intel 4004 in

early 1970’s.HP-35 calculator used several chips to

implement a microprocessor in 1972.

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Early history, cont’d.

Automobiles used microprocessor-based engine controllers starting in 1970’s. Control fuel/air mixture, engine timing,

etc. Multiple modes of operation: warm-up,

cruise, hill climbing, etc. Provides lower emissions, better fuel

efficiency.

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Microprocessor varieties

Microcontroller: includes I/O devices, on-board memory.

Digital signal processor (DSP): microprocessor optimized for digital signal processing.

Typical embedded word sizes: 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit.

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Application examples (P.2)

Simple control: front panel of microwave oven, etc.

Canon EOS 3 camera has three microprocessors. One of 32-bit RISC CPU runs autofocus and

eye control systems.Analog TV: channel selection, etc.Digital TV: programmable CPUs +

hardwired logic.

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Automotive embedded systems

Today’s high-end automobile may have 100 microprocessors: 4-bit microcontroller checks seat belt; microcontrollers run dashboard devices; 16/32-bit microprocessor controls

engine.

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BMW 850i brake and stability control system (P.3)

Anti-lock brake system (ABS): pumps brakes to reduce skidding.

Automatic stability control (ASC+T): controls engine to improve stability.

ABS and ASC+T communicate. ABS was introduced first---needed to

interface to existing ABS module.

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BMW 850i, cont’d.

brake

sensor

brake

sensor

brake

sensor

brake

sensor

ABShydraulic

pump

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Characteristics of embedded systems (P.3)

Sophisticated functionality.Real-time operation.Low manufacturing cost.Low power.Designed to tight deadlines by small

teams.

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Functional complexity

Often have to run sophisticated algorithms or multiple algorithms. Cell phone, laser printer.

Often provide sophisticated user interfaces.

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Real-time operation

Must finish operations by deadlines. Hard real time: missing deadline causes

failure. Soft real time: missing deadline results

in degraded performance.Many systems are multi-rate: must

handle operations at widely varying rates.

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Non-functional requirements

Many embedded systems are mass-market items that must have low manufacturing costs. Limited memory, microprocessor power,

etc.Power consumption is critical in battery-

powered devices. Excessive power consumption increases

system cost even in wall-powered devices.

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Design teams (P.4)

Often designed by a small team of designers.

Often must meet tight deadlines. 6 month market window is common. Can’t miss back-to-school window for

calculator.

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Why use microprocessors? (P.4)

Alternatives: field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), custom logic, etc.

Microprocessors are often very efficient: can use same logic to perform many different functions.

Microprocessors simplify the design of families of products.

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The performance paradox

Microprocessors use much more logic to implement a function than does custom logic.

But microprocessors are often at least as fast: heavily pipelined; large design teams; aggressive VLSI technology.

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Power

Custom logic is a clear winner for low power devices.

Modern microprocessors offer features to help control power consumption.

Software design techniques can help reduce power consumption.

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Challenges in embedded system design (P.5)

How much hardware do we need? How big is the CPU? Memory?

How do we meet our deadlines? Faster hardware or cleverer software?

How do we minimize power? Turn off unnecessary logic? Reduce

memory accesses?

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Challenges, etc.

Does it really work? Is the specification correct? Does the implementation meet the spec? How do we test for real-time

characteristics? How do we test on real data?

How do we work on the system? Observability, controllability? What is our development platform?

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Design methodologies (P.6)

A procedure for designing a system.Understanding your methodology helps

you ensure you didn’t skip anything.Compilers, software engineering tools,

computer-aided design (CAD) tools, etc., can be used to: help automate methodology steps; keep track of the methodology itself.

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Design goals (P.7)

Performance. Overall speed, deadlines.

Functionality and user interface.Manufacturing cost.Power consumption.Other requirements (physical size,

etc.)

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Levels of abstraction (P.7)

requirements

specification

architecture

componentdesign

systemintegration

Top-down

Bottom-up

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Top-down vs. bottom-up

Top-down design: start from most abstract description; work to most detailed.

Bottom-up design: work from small components to big

system.Real design uses both techniques.

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Stepwise refinement

At each level of abstraction, we must: analyze the design to determine

characteristics of the current state of the design;

refine the design to add detail; ensure all design objects.

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Requirements (P.8)

Plain language description of what the user wants and expects to get.

May be developed in several ways: talking directly to customers; talking to marketing representatives; providing prototypes to users for

comment.

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Functional vs. non-functional requirements

Functional requirements: output as a function of input.

Non-functional requirements: time required to compute output; size, weight, etc.; power consumption; reliability; etc.

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Our requirements form (P.9)

namepurposeinputsoutputsfunctionsperformancemanufacturing costpowerphysical size/weight

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Example: GPS moving map requirements (P.10)

Moving map obtains position from GPS, paints map from local database.

lat: 40°13′ lon: 32°19′

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Sco

tch

Roa

d

Display position

Current position

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GPS moving map needs

Functionality: For automotive use. Show major roads and landmarks.

User interface: At least 400 x 600 pixel screen. Three buttons max. Pop-up menu.

Performance: Map should scroll smoothly. No more than 1 sec power-up. Lock onto GPS within 15 seconds.

Cost: $500 street price = approx. $100 cost of goods sold.

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GPS moving map needs, cont’d.

Physical size/weight: Should fit in hand.

Power consumption: Should run for 8 hours on four AA batteries.

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GPS moving map requirements form (P.10)

name GPS moving mappurpose consumer-grade

moving map for drivinginputs power button, two

control buttonsoutputs back-lit LCD 400 X 600functions 5-receiver GPS; three

resolutions; displayscurrent lat/lon

performance updates screen within0.25 sec of movement

manufacturing cost $100 cost-of-goods-sold

power 100 mWphysical size/weight no more than 2: X 6:,

12 oz.

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Specification (P.11)

A more precise description of the system: should not imply a particular architecture; provides input to the architecture design

process.May include functional and non-

functional elements.May be executable or may be in

mathematical form for proofs.

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GPS specification

Should include: What is received from GPS; map data; user interface; operations required to satisfy user

requests; background operations needed to keep

the system running.

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Architecture design (P.11)

What major components go satisfying the specification?

Hardware components: CPUs, peripherals, etc.

Software components: major programs and their operations.

Must take into account functional and non-functional specifications.

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GPS moving map block diagram (P.12)

GPSreceiver

searchengine

renderer

userinterfacedatabase

display

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GPS moving map hardware architecture

GPSreceiver

CPU

panel I/O

display framebuffer

memory

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GPS moving map software architecture

position databasesearch

renderer

timeruser

interface

pixels

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GPS

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Designing hardware and software components (P.13)

Must spend time architecting the system before you start coding.

Some components are ready-made, some can be modified from existing

designs, others must be designed from scratch.

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System integration (P.13)

Put together the components. Many bugs appear only at this stage.

Have a plan for integrating components to uncover bugs quickly, test as much functionality as early as possible.

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Summary

Embedded computers are all around us. Many systems have complex embedded

hardware and software.Embedded systems pose many design

challenges: design time, deadlines, power, etc.

Design methodologies help us manage the design process.