Conclusion

Abstract

The most recent algorithms and architectures for embedded systems have become so complex that a system-level view of projects from the early design stages to the implementation is now necessary in order to avoid bad design choices and to meet deadlines. A multi-core DSP implementation of a 3GPP LTE base station is representative of these new complex systems which require high optimization. The software of such a heterogeneous embedded distributed system cannot be efficiently developed without a special development chain based on rapid prototyping and system-level simulation. In this book, software rapid prototyping methods were introduced to replace certain tedious and sub-optimal steps of the present test-and-refine methodologies for embedded software development. These techniques were applied to the study of a 3GPP LTE base station physical layer.