New functions, new sensors, new architectures - How to cope with the real-time requirements

Abstract

The detection of the omni-present event chains in embedded applications goes far beyond functional modelling and static analysis. Once identified the analysis of their dynamics reveals a lot of data about the system like stability, critical paths or load reserves for future extensions. By using task-models and a real-time simulation tool the detection and analysis of event chains is very easy. Especially in distributed and collaborative development environments this is very helpful in reaching not only functional perfect systems but also delivering a high level of real-time quality.