1. Introduction -- 2. Behavior and Concurrency -- 3. The Untimed Model of Computation -- 4. The Synchronous Model of Computation -- 5. The Timed Model of Computation -- 6. MoC Interfaces -- 7. Tightly Coupled Process Networks -- 8. Nondeterminism and Probability -- 9. Applications -- 10. Concluding Remarks.
Over the last decade, advances in the semiconductor fabrication process have led to the realization of true system-on-a-chip devices. But the theories, methods and tools for designing, integrating and verifying these complex systems have not kept pace with our ability to build them. System level design is a critical component in the search for methods to develop designs more productively. However, there are a number of challenges that must be overcome in order to implement system level modeling. This book directly addresses that need by developing organizing principles for understanding, assessing, and comparing the different models of computation necessary for system level modeling. Dr. Axel Jantsch identifies the representation of time as the essential feature for distinguishing these models. After developing this conceptual framework, he presents a single formalism for representing very different models, allowing them to be easily compared. As a result, designers, students, and researchers are able to identify the role and the features of the "right" model of computation for the task at hand. *Offers a unique and significant contribution to the emerging field of models of computation *Presents a systematic way of understanding and applying different Models of Computation to embedded systems and SoC design *Offers insights and illustrative examples for practioners, researchers and students of complex electronic systems design.
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Embedded computer systems--Design and construction--Data processing. Systems on a chip--Design and construction--Data processing. Timing circuits--Design and construction--Data processing. Computer multitasking. COMPUTERS--Hardware--Personal Computers--General. COMPUTERS--Hardware--Handheld Devices. COMPUTERS--Microprocessors. Embedded computer systems--Design and construction--Data processing. Systems on a chip--Design and construction--Data processing. Timing circuits--Design and construction--Data processing. Multitasking (Computer science) Arquitetura e organização de computadores. Sistemas embutidos. Computer multitasking. Embedded computer systems--Design and construction--Data processing.