Adapting Ada toolsets to embedded multiprocessing applications

Author

Gearhart, Larry M.

Author_Institution

TRW, Beavercreek, OH, USA

fYear

1989

fDate

22-26 May 1989

Firstpage

623

Abstract

The problem of developing system software for embedded multiprocessing applications is aggravated by resource-sharing and fault-tolerance requirements and by the immaturity of support tools. The author proposes additional standards for Ada toolsets used in embedded applications which will address these problems in an integrated manner. He examines opportunities for support from the compiler toolset, describes several such opportunities, and presents arguments for their use in the design of executive-layer capabilities. These capabilities include unit sharing, software interrupts, and custom program initiation and termination code tailoring. It is emphasized that executive software will not have to duplicate the synchronization primitives that are already built into Ada. A philosophy for distributed executive design is discussed

Keywords

Ada; multiprocessing programs; software tools; Ada toolsets; compiler toolset; custom program initiation; distributed executive design; embedded multiprocessing applications; executive software; executive-layer capabilities; software interrupts; standards; termination code tailoring; unit sharing; Aerospace electronics; Application software; Costs; Embedded software; Fault tolerance; Laboratories; Protocols; Resource management; System software; Systems engineering and theory;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1989. NAECON 1989., Proceedings of the IEEE 1989 National

Conference_Location

Dayton, OH

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/NAECON.1989.40275

Filename

40275