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Not all components of embedded systems need to be designed from scratch. Instead, there are standard components that can be reused. These components comprise knowledge from earlier design efforts and constitute intellectual property (IP). IP reuse is one key technique in coping with the increasing complexity of designs. The term “IP reuse” frequently denotes the reuse of hardware. However, reusing hardware is not enough. Sangiovanni-Vincentelli pointed out, that software components need to be reused as well. Therefore, the platform-based design methodology advocated by [Sangiovanni-Vincentelli, 2002] (see page 236) comprises the reuse of hardware and software IP.
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Sangiovanni-Vincentelli, A. (2002). The context for platform-based design. IEEE Design & Test of Computers, page 120.
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Marwedel, P. (2011). System Software. In: Embedded System Design. Embedded Systems. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0257-8_4
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