SCALL: Software Component Allocator for Heterogeneous Embedded Systems

Abstract

Allocation of software components on a heterogeneous computing platform involves hard decisions; handling different types of computing units with specific processing paradigms and a number of software components which require specific resources. An allocation method which explores the design space to provide a system architect with deployment alternatives in an early design phase can have a significant impact on the utilization of underlying platform. In this paper we present SCALL, an early prototype tool which uses heuristics and AHP for weighted multi-objective design space exploration to support systems architects in complex allocation decisions in early design phases.