An embedded SOPC system using automation design

This paper presents an automation design-aided system for system-on-programmable-chip (SOPC). Platform-based design for SOPC issues become critical as implementation technology evolves towards complex integrated circuits and the time-to-market pressure continues relentlessly. Hence, new methodologies that emphasize Re-use and re-configurable are essential for embedded system design when using SOPC. We present a methodology that provides a platform automatically, which includes system level design specification, HW/SWpartitioning, HW/SW optimization and system platform providing. The methodology can shorten the developing period and reduce power consumption. A case study on how to provide such a platform is also presented.