In this paper we address the problem of on-chip memory selection for computationally
intensive applications, by proposing scratch pad memory as an alternative to cache. Area …

The number of embedded systems is increasing and a remarkable percentage is designed
as mobile applications. For the latter, energy consumption is a limiting factor because of …

Embedded systems now include a very large proportion of the advanced products designed
in the world, spanning transport (avionics, space, automotive, trains), electrical and …

During the past few years there has been an dramatic upsurge in research and
development, implementations of new technologies, and deployments of actual solutions …

The number of mobile embedded systems is increasing and all of them are limited in their
uptime by their battery capacity. Several hardware changes have been introduced during …

Considered a standard industry resource, the Embedded Systems Handbook provided
researchers and technicians with the authoritative information needed to launch a wealth of …

Security is critical to a wide range of current and future wireless data applications and
services. This paper highlights the challenges posed by the need for security during system …

Efficiency and flexibility are critical, but often conflicting, design goals in embedded system
design. The recent emergence of extensible processors promises a favorable tradeoff …

Embedded systems are often designed under stringent energy consumption budgets, to limit
heat generation and battery size. Since memory systems consume a significant amount of …

Dynamic software optimization methods are becoming increasingly popular for improving
software performance and power. The first step in dynamic optimization consists of detecting …