Grand challenges in embedded systems

Among the many directions of IT, the most pervasive is the fusion of information processing with physical processes -- called embedded computing. It is the basic engine of innovation and source of competitiveness for broad range of industrial sectors ...

This paper presents a novel approach for multiprocess synthesis supporting well-tailored module integration at system level. The goal is to extend the local scope of existing architectural synthesis approaches in order to apply global optimization ...

Editor's note:This article presents the history and evolution of HLS from research to industry adoption. The authors offer insights on why earlier attempts to gain industry adoption were not successful, why current HLS tools are finally seeing adoption, ...