CS 245 - Software for Embedded Systems

Prof. Tony Givargis

Embedded computing elements, device interfaces, time-critical IO handling. Embedded software design under size, performance, and reliability constraints. Software timing and functional validation. Programming methods and compilation for embeddable software. Embedded runtime systems. Case studies of real-time software systems.

Basics

Lecture: TuTh 9:30-10:50 (Virtual)
Labs: None
TA: None
Book: None
Grade: Based on Final Paper or Project

Rules

  • Must be enrolled in CS 245
  • No mobile-phones during lecture (switch off or silent)
  • Late submissions not acdepted
  • Information on this site will be updated, check often
  • For academic integrity see campus policies
  • For add/drop deadlines see campus policies
  • Submit projects via Canvas by deadline

Lecture Topics

  • Embedded Systems Review ~ pdf
  • Programming Embedded Systems ~ pdf (ch. 3,4,6,7 & 12,13)
  • Embedded Design Domains ~ pdf
  • Models, Languages, & Tools ~ pdf
  • Optimizing Compilers ~ pdf
  • Real-Time Operating Systems ~ pdf
  • Reconfigurable Computing ~ pdf
  • Embedded Software Reliability ~ pdf
  • Final Remarks

Reading Assignments

  • G. Martin and R. Zurawski, Trends in Embedded Systems ~ pdf
  • D. Wright, Finite State Machines ~ pdf
  • E. Lee, An Overview of the Ptolemy Project ~ pdf
  • V. Grigoryan, Why CS Students Must Learn C++ ~ pdf
  • J. Kaur and S. Reddy, Operating systems for low-end smart devices: a survey and a proposed solution framework ~ pdf
  • A. Putnam et al., A Reconfigurable Fabric for Accelerating Large-Scale Datacenter Services ~ pdf

Resources

Final Paper Topics

  • FPGA Accellerators & LegUp
  • Many-Core Architectures for Embedded Applications
  • Compilers for Embedded Applications
  • NVM
  • Cyber Physical Systems
  • Real Time Systems

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