Transaction Level Modeling of a Networked Embedded System Based on a Power Line Communication Protocol

The increasing complexity of communication infrastructures in the automotive domain implies the use of reliable models to assist designers in the development process of networked embedded systems. In this context, transaction level modeling, supported by languages as SystemC, is a promising solution to assess performances of networked architectures with a good compromise between accuracy and simulation speed. This article presents the modeling and performance evaluation of a video transmission system supported by three electronic controller units and based on a specific power line communication protocol. The created model incorporates the various communication layers considered. The simulation of the model allows the evaluation of time properties and memory cost inferred.