Rapid prototyping using the VMEbus in an open systems architecture real-time environment
M.J. Airst, E.J. Norgren · 2002
This paper presents an open systems architecture (OSA) rapid prototyping concept developed at MITRE corporation. The prototype is for a synchronous communications controller. The following OSA elements form the basis of this rapid prototyping concept for real-time systems: VMEbus-based commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware, standardized software, and networking protocol standards. The development methodologies for modeling real-time systems that have been implemented are described in conjunction with the (UNIX/VxWorks host) and target software development environment. By implementing this rapid system prototyping concept, the hardware and software development life cycles are shortened. In addition, the utilization of standards leads to a simplified migration path for upgrading systems.>