A framework for customization of embedded real-time operating systems

Abstract

2.1 Advances in Embedded Systems 8 2.1.1 Advances in Embedded Hardware 8 2.1.1.1 More powerful embedded processors 9 2.1.1.2 Incorporation of reconfigurable hardware 12 2.1.1.3 Configurable system-on-chip and system-on-chip technologies 14 2.1.1.4 Soft-core CPU and Instruction Set Customization 16 2.1.1.5 Application Specific Instruction Processors (ASIP) 19 2.1.1.6 Summary 21 2.1.2 Advances In Embedded Software 21 2.1.2.1 Object Orientation in Embedded Software 22 2.1.2.2 Embedded JAVA 23 2.1.2.3 Embedded Middleware 25 2.1.2.4 Adoption of RTOS in more projects 26 2.1.2.5 Summary 27 2.1.3 Embedded Systems Design Tools And Methodologies 27 2.1.3.1 Use of Real-Time UML for software design modeling 28 2.1.3.2 Use of C and C++ for hardware design 28 2.1.4 Other Issues in Embedded Systems 29 2.1.4.1 Power Management 29 2.1.4.2 Adaptability & Flexibility 30 n