RCGES: Retargetable code generation for embedded systems

Abstract

With the integration of computer technology, consumer products, and communication facilities, the software in an embedded system now accounts for as much as 70% of total system functionalities. In this paper, we propose a code generation methodology called RCGES (Retargetable Code Generation for Embedded Systems) for the automatic code generation on retargetable embedded systems and two issues are solved. Firstly, an embedded C code for embedded processor is generated automatically from ANSI (American National Standards Institute) C code based specification using our proposed code generation algorithm. Secondly, we develop a graphical user interface to configure the parameter for retarget processor of embedded system. Two embedded system examples, 8051-based and PIC (Peripheral Interface Controller)-based, are used to illustrate the feasibility of the RCGES methodology. © Springer-Verlag 2004.