The widespread use of embedded systems mandates the development of industrial software design methods, i.e. computer-aided design and engineering of embedded applications using formal models (frameworks) and standardized prefabricated components, much in the same way as in other mature areas of engineering such as mechanical engineering and electronics. These guidelines have been used to develop Component-based Design of Software for Embedded Systems (COMDES). The paper gives an overview of the COMDES framework, followed by a presentation of a generic component types, such as function blocks, activities and function units. The execution of function units is discussed in the context of a newly developed execution model, i.e. timed-multitasking, which has been extended to distributed embedded systems.
C 開發(fā)的有限元軟件，界面還可以，不錯，可以試試。 FElt is a free system for introductory level finite element analysis. It is
primarily intended as a teaching tool for introductory type courses in finite
elements - probably in the mechanical/structural/civil fields. In a command
line environment, FElt uses an intuitive, straightforward input syntax to
describe problems. It also includes a graphical user interface for
workstations that allows the user to set-up, solve and post-process the
problem in a single CAD-like environment.
Modern, large scale, display systems are
migrating from traditional technologies such as
incandescent, fluorescent and mechanical to
sophisticated products based on LEDs. LED
displays offer power savings and a superior
visual experience in a range of products from
programmable signage to large-scale video
displays and commercial installations.
The mature CMOS fabrication processes are available
in many IC foundries. It is cost-effective to leverage the
existing CMOS fabrication technologies to implement
MEMS devices. On the other hand, the MEMS devices
could also add values to the IC industry as the Moore’s law
reaching its limit. The CMOS MEMS could play a key role
to bridge the gap between the CMOS and MEMS
technologies. The CMOS MEMS also offers the advantage
of monolithic integration of ICs and micro mechanical
components.
For more than three decades, Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) have
steadily transitioned out of research labs and into production forming a more than $10 billion
market [1]. MEMS devices such as accelerometers, pressure sensors and microphones, to name
a few, have seen immense utilization, particularly in the consumer electronics market, because
of their compact sizes and minute power consumptions. In addition, these devices benefit from
batch fabrication, which has enabled year-over-year reductions in cost [2]. In recent years,
Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) are miniature systems composed
ofintegratedelectricalandmechanicalpartstosenseand/orcontrolthingsonaμmscale.
The concept of MEMS is attributed to Richard Feynman’s famous talk on December
29th, 1959 [2,3]. Dr. Feynman foresaw many aspects of future MEMS development
with his insight in microphysics. In particular, material properties in the μm scale are
differentfrombulkpropertiesandthescalingdownofintegratedcircuits(IC)fabrication
technology has been a major driving force of MEMS development.
Recent advancements in nanotechnology (NT) materials and growth of micro/
nanotechnology have opened the door for potential applications of microelectro-
mechanical systems (MEMS)- and NT-based sensors and devices. Such sensors and
devices are best suited for communications, medical diagnosis, commercial, military,
aerospace, and satellite applications. This book comes at a time when the future and
well-being of Western industrial nations in the twenty-first century’s global eco-
nomy increasingly depend on the quality and depth of the technological innovations
they can commercialize at a rapid pace.
Over many years, RF-MEMS have been a hot topic in research at the technology
and device level. In particular, various kinds of mechanical Si-MEMS resonators
and piezoelectric BAW (bulk acoustic wave) resonators have been developed. The
BAW technology has made its way to commercial products for passive RF filters,
in particular for duplexers in RF transceiver front ends for cellular communica-
tions. Beyond their use in filters, micromachined resonators can also be used in
conjunction with active devices in innovative circuits and architectures.
