A Methodology for Bridging the Gap between UML and Codesign

Basu, Ananda; Lajolo, M.; Prevostini, Mauro

doi:10.1007/0-387-25745-4_6

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“…The most popular CASE tools for TBCG are Fujaba [19], Rational [12], and Rhapsody [5]. One of the features they offer is to generate different target languages from individual UML elements.…”

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Systematic mapping study of template-based code generation

Syriani

Luhunu

Sahraoui

2018

Computer Languages, Systems & Structures

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Template-based code generation (TBCG) is a synthesis technique that produces code from high-level specifications, called templates. TBCG is a popular technique in model-driven engineering (MDE) given that they both emphasize abstraction and automation. Given the diversity of tools and approaches, it is necessary to classify existing TBCG techniques to better guide developers in their choices. The goal of this article is to better understand the characteristics of TBCG techniques and associated tools, identify research trends, and assess the importance of the role of MDE in this code synthesis approach. We conducted a systematic mapping study of the literature to paint an interesting picture about the trends and uses of TBCG. Our study shows that the community has been diversely using TBCG over the past 15 years. TBCG has greatly benefited from MDE. It has favored a template style that is output-based and high level modeling languages as input. TBCG is mainly used to generate source code and has been applied in a variety of domains. Furthermore, both MDE and non-MDE tools are becoming effective development resources in industry.

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“…5 , Scopus6 , and SpringerLink 7 . The first two cover typical software engineering editors (IEEE Xplore, ACM Evolution of paper corpus during the study process…”

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Systematic mapping study of template-based code generation

Syriani

Luhunu

Sahraoui

2018

Computer Languages, Systems & Structures

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“…First, UML can be used for specification purposes. As an example, the specification expressed in UML is integrated in [8] with the ACES hardware/software codesign platform developed at NEC, which includes high-level synthesis from C/C++ and coverification tools. The specification process with UML may start with designers sketching out few diagrams to perform an early analysis of the requirements (e.g., with the help of SysML Requirements Diagrams).…”

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“…The tools developed at Tampere University to support the Koski design flow [64] or the ChipFryer from Loughborough University [68] belong to the former category, whereas the latter includes customizations and/or extensions of commercial tools with extra features. For example, the specification task performed using Rhapsody is followed by a behavioral synthesis tool developed by NEC in [8]. Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is extended to support SystemC code generation from UML in [12].…”

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UML for electronic systems design: a comprehensive overview

Vanderperren

Mueller

Dehaene

2008

Des Autom Embed Syst

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UML has been widely accepted by the software community for several years. As electronic systems design can no longer be seen as an isolated hardware design activity, UML becomes of significant interest as a unification language for systems description combining both HW and SW components. This article provides a comprehensive view of the UML applied to System-on-Chip (SoC) and hardware-related embedded systems design. The modeling concepts in the UML language are first introduced, including major diagrams for the representation of the behavior and the structure of systems. The principles behind application specific UML customizations (UML profiles) are summarized, and several examples relevant for SoC design are given, such as the SysML (System Modeling Language) and the SoC Profile. Thereafter, various approaches associating UML with existing HW/SW design languages are presented. Beyond language aspects, the article addresses the question of UML-based design flows, and shows how UML can be applied concretely to the development of electronic-based systems. The current situation about tool support constitutes the last focus of the article. In particular, we show how UML tools can be combined with well-known simulation environments, such as MATLAB.

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“…In-house tools are developed by users to customize and/or extend the tools in the previous categories with extra features, such as behavioral synthesis on top of Rhapsody [1], SystemC code generation from UML 2.0 in the context of Enterprise Architect [23], or Real-Time Studio [21]. These efforts towards tools providing SystemC code generation realize the idea of associating UML and SystemC and confirm its benefits, as investigated by previous studies and experiences based upon UML 1.x [3,22,31].…”

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UML for ESL Design - Basic Principles, Tools, and Applications

Mueller¹,

Rosti²,

Bocchio³

et al. 2006

2006 IEEE/ACM International Conference on Computer Aided Design

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This paper starts with a brief introduction to the UML 2.0 and application-specific UML customizations via profiles. After a discussion of UML design tools with focus on EDA support, we present a HW/SW co-design approach and demonstrate how HW architectures are described together with application SW in a unique UML based environment. Using a dedicated profile providing support for SystemC in UML, and a SystemC wrapper for the SimIt instruction set simulator of a StrongARM, an executable model of the complete architecture is generated which can be simulated by the SystemC kernel. The physical layer of an 802.11a system is used as an application example.

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A Methodology for Bridging the Gap between UML and Codesign

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

Systematic mapping study of template-based code generation

Systematic mapping study of template-based code generation

UML for electronic systems design: a comprehensive overview

UML for ESL Design - Basic Principles, Tools, and Applications

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