Today, SDL and SystemC are two very popular languages for embedded systems modeling. SDL has specific advanced features that make it good for reflection of the multi-object systems and interactions between modules. It is also good for system model validation. The SystemC models are better suitable for tracing internal functions of the modeled modules. The hypothetical possibility of combined use of these two languages promises a number of benefits for researchers. This article specifically addresses and discusses the integration of SDL and SystemC modeling environments, exchange the data and control information between the SDL and SystemC sub-modules and the real-time co-modeling aspects of the integrated SDL/SystemC system. As a result, the mechanisms of SDL/SystemC co-modeling is presented and illustrated for an embedded network protocols co-modeling case study. The article gives an overview and description of a co-modeling solution for embedded networks protocols simulation based on experience and previous publications and research.
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