Embedded multi-core systems for mixed criticality applications in dynamic and changeable real-time environments

Embedded multi-core systems for mixed criticality applications in dynamic and changeable real-time environments

grant

embedded systems, real-time environments

The embedded systems segment is presently undergoing a disruptive innovation
process. Different kinds of systems are connected to each other and systems of
systems are formed. Boundaries of application domains are alleviated and ad-hoc
connections and interoperability play an increasing role. In the present
situation formerly closed systems are forced to be opened up. Traditional
single-core processors used as computing resources are running out of business.
Multi-core and Many-core processors become available whose exploitation for
critical and real-time applications is presently happening unsatisfactorily slow,
inefficient and expensive. Summarizing, this means their use in certified or
qualified environments is challenging. The objective of the EMC2 project is to
foster this change of embedded systems through an innovative and sustainable
service-oriented architecture approach for mixed criticality applications in
dynamic and changeable real-time environments. It is making the big step from
basic research to industrial applications. The Artemis Innovation Pilot Project
(AIPP) appears to be the best suited vehicle to provide this quantum leap. The
EMC2 project builds on the results of previous Artemis, European and National
projects and provides the paradigm shift to a new and sustainable system
architecture which is suitable to handle open dynamic systems. The following
challenges will be addressed and solutions developed to overcome: Dynamic
Adaptability in Open Systems Utilization of expensive system features only as
Service-on-Demand in order to reduce the overall system cost. Handling of mixed
criticality applications under real-time conditions Scalability and utmost
flexibility Full scale deployment and management of integrated tool chains,
through the entire life cycle This embedded system approach will force the
breakthrough and deployment of Multi-Core technology in almost all application
domains where real-time and mixed-criticality are an issue such as Aerospace,
Automotive, Railway, Shipping, Medical, Industrial factory automation and
therefore strengthen the competitiveness of the European Embedded System
industry

Václavek Pavel, prof. Ing., Ph.D. (UAMT) – research leader
Husár Adam, Ing., Ph.D.
Jurzykowski Michal, Ing.
Řezníček Ivo, Ing., Ph.D.
Smrž Pavel, doc. RNDr., Ph.D. (DCGM)
Zemčík Pavel, prof. Dr. Ing., dr. h. c. (DCGM)