A framework for teaching embedded multi-core programming

Author

Schuster, Harald ; Wenzl, Matthias ; Zauner, Martin

Author_Institution

Inst. of Embedded Syst., UAS Technikum Wien, Vienna, Austria

fYear

2012

fDate

8-10 July 2012

Firstpage

292

Lastpage

297

Abstract

Due to the wide application of a variety of embedded multi-core platforms it is necessary to train the skills of ongoing engineers considering parallel programming in a comprehensive way. Therefore, we present a unified approach in teaching multi-core programming in the field of embedded systems by using the reconfigurable virtual platform environment SimSoC. By utilizing a single toolset to instruct our students on heterogeneous and homogeneous multi-core architectures, we aim to increase the students productivity while acquiring knowledge in the field of embedded multi-core programming. Our approach is evaluated during a test-run of the course including a qualitative feedback returned by the attending students.

Keywords

computer science education; educational courses; embedded systems; multiprocessing programs; multiprocessing systems; parallel architectures; parallel programming; system-on-chip; teaching; SimSoC; course; embedded multicore programming; embedded system; heterogeneous multicore architecture; homogeneous multicore architecture; knowledge acquisition; parallel programming; qualitative feedback; reconfigurable virtual platform environment; student productivity; teaching; Education; Embedded systems; Hardware; Libraries; Programming; System-on-a-chip;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Mechatronics and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA), 2012 IEEE/ASME International Conference on

Conference_Location

Suzhou

Print_ISBN

978-1-4673-2347-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/MESA.2012.6275577

Filename

6275577