System-Theoretic Codesign Framework for Communication Layers of Network-of-Workstations

Young Moo Lee and Kyu Ho Park

Abstract

This paper presents a novel system-theoretic codesign framework for the communication layer of network-of-workstations(NOW) that has great potential of performance improvement. It is composed of several independently usable tools that are based on the same system-theoretic formalism. Using model-reuse, separated modeling of target system and experimental frame, the framework succinctly supports model continuity and makes system simulation greatly easy. Most of all, a real prototype system can be obtained directly from verified system specification. We step through an example design to show the essential parts of the framework.

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