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Multicore Software Development Techniques

Author : Robert Oshana

Publisher : Newnes

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 13,46 MB

Release : 2015-11-18

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0128010371

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This book provides a set of practical processes and techniques used for multicore software development. It is written with a focus on solving day to day problems using practical tips and tricks and industry case studies to reinforce the key concepts in multicore software development. Coverage includes: - The multicore landscape - Principles of parallel computing - Multicore SoC architectures - Multicore programming models - The Multicore development process - Multicore programming with threads - Concurrency abstraction layers - Debugging Multicore Systems - Practical techniques for getting started in multicore development - Case Studies in Multicore Systems Development - Sample code to reinforce many of the concepts discussed - Presents the 'nuts and bolts' of programming a multicore system - Provides a short-format book on the practical processes and techniques used in multicore software development - Covers practical tips, tricks and industry case studies to enhance the learning process



Software Development for Embedded Multi-core Systems

Author : Max Domeika

Publisher : Newnes

Page : 435 pages

File Size : 47,59 MB

Release : 2011-04-08

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0080558585

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The multicore revolution has reached the deployment stage in embedded systems ranging from small ultramobile devices to large telecommunication servers. The transition from single to multicore processors, motivated by the need to increase performance while conserving power, has placed great responsibility on the shoulders of software engineers. In this new embedded multicore era, the toughest task is the development of code to support more sophisticated systems. This book provides embedded engineers with solid grounding in the skills required to develop software targeting multicore processors. Within the text, the author undertakes an in-depth exploration of performance analysis, and a close-up look at the tools of the trade. Both general multicore design principles and processor-specific optimization techniques are revealed. Detailed coverage of critical issues for multicore employment within embedded systems is provided, including the Threading Development Cycle, with discussions of analysis, design, development, debugging, and performance tuning of threaded applications. Software development techniques engendering optimal mobility and energy efficiency are highlighted through multiple case studies, which provide practical “how-to advice on implementing the latest multicore processors. Finally, future trends are discussed, including terascale, speculative multithreading, transactional memory, interconnects, and the software-specific implications of these looming architectural developments. This is the only book to explain software optimization for embedded multi-core systems Helpful tips, tricks and design secrets from an Intel programming expert, with detailed examples using the popular X86 architecture Covers hot topics, including ultramobile devices, low-power designs, Pthreads vs. OpenMP, and heterogeneous cores



DSP Software Development Techniques for Embedded and Real-Time Systems

Author : Robert Oshana

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 600 pages

File Size : 26,88 MB

Release : 2006-01-09

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0080491197

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Today's embedded and real-time systems contain a mix of processor types: off-the-shelf microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs), and custom processors. The decreasing cost of DSPs has made these sophisticated chips very attractive for a number of embedded and real-time applications, including automotive, telecommunications, medical imaging, and many others—including even some games and home appliances. However, developing embedded and real-time DSP applications is a complex task influenced by many parameters and issues. DSP Software Development Techniques for Embedded and Real-Time Systems is an introduction to DSP software development for embedded and real-time developers giving details on how to use digital signal processors efficiently in embedded and real-time systems. The book covers software and firmware design principles, from processor architectures and basic theory to the selection of appropriate languages and basic algorithms. The reader will find practical guidelines, diagrammed techniques, tool descriptions, and code templates for developing and optimizing DSP software and firmware. The book also covers integrating and testing DSP systems as well as managing the DSP development effort. - Digital signal processors (DSPs) are the future of microchips! - Includes practical guidelines, diagrammed techniques, tool descriptions, and code templates to aid in the development and optimization of DSP software and firmware



Fundamentals of Multicore Software Development

Author : Victor Pankratius

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 35,50 MB

Release : 2011-12-12

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1439812748

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Book Description

With multicore processors now in every computer, server, and embedded device, the need for cost-effective, reliable parallel software has never been greater. By explaining key aspects of multicore programming, Fundamentals of Multicore Software Development helps software engineers understand parallel programming and master the multicore challenge.



Professional Multicore Programming

Author : Cameron Hughes

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 657 pages

File Size : 14,9 MB

Release : 2011-03-23

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0470443405

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Professional Multicore Programming: Design and Implementation for C++ Developers presents the basics of multicore programming in a simple, easy-to-understand manner so that you can easily apply the concepts to your everyday projects. Learn the fundamentals of programming for multiprocessor and multithreaded architecture, progress to multi-core programming and eventually become comfortable with programming techniques that otherwise can be difficult to understand. Anticipate the pitfalls and traps of concurrency programming and synchronization before you encounter them yourself by finding them outlined in this indispensable guide to multicore programming.



Parallel and Concurrent Programming in Haskell

Author : Simon Marlow

Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 20,37 MB

Release : 2013-07-12

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1449335926

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If you have a working knowledge of Haskell, this hands-on book shows you how to use the language’s many APIs and frameworks for writing both parallel and concurrent programs. You’ll learn how parallelism exploits multicore processors to speed up computation-heavy programs, and how concurrency enables you to write programs with threads for multiple interactions. Author Simon Marlow walks you through the process with lots of code examples that you can run, experiment with, and extend. Divided into separate sections on Parallel and Concurrent Haskell, this book also includes exercises to help you become familiar with the concepts presented: Express parallelism in Haskell with the Eval monad and Evaluation Strategies Parallelize ordinary Haskell code with the Par monad Build parallel array-based computations, using the Repa library Use the Accelerate library to run computations directly on the GPU Work with basic interfaces for writing concurrent code Build trees of threads for larger and more complex programs Learn how to build high-speed concurrent network servers Write distributed programs that run on multiple machines in a network



Software Engineering for Embedded Systems

Author : Robert Oshana

Publisher : Newnes

Page : 1201 pages

File Size : 39,2 MB

Release : 2013-04-01

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0124159419

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This Expert Guide gives you the techniques and technologies in software engineering to optimally design and implement your embedded system. Written by experts with a solutions focus, this encyclopedic reference gives you an indispensable aid to tackling the day-to-day problems when using software engineering methods to develop your embedded systems. With this book you will learn: - The principles of good architecture for an embedded system - Design practices to help make your embedded project successful - Details on principles that are often a part of embedded systems, including digital signal processing, safety-critical principles, and development processes - Techniques for setting up a performance engineering strategy for your embedded system software - How to develop user interfaces for embedded systems - Strategies for testing and deploying your embedded system, and ensuring quality development processes - Practical techniques for optimizing embedded software for performance, memory, and power - Advanced guidelines for developing multicore software for embedded systems - How to develop embedded software for networking, storage, and automotive segments - How to manage the embedded development process Includes contributions from: Frank Schirrmeister, Shelly Gretlein, Bruce Douglass, Erich Styger, Gary Stringham, Jean Labrosse, Jim Trudeau, Mike Brogioli, Mark Pitchford, Catalin Dan Udma, Markus Levy, Pete Wilson, Whit Waldo, Inga Harris, Xinxin Yang, Srinivasa Addepalli, Andrew McKay, Mark Kraeling and Robert Oshana. - Road map of key problems/issues and references to their solution in the text - Review of core methods in the context of how to apply them - Examples demonstrating timeless implementation details - Short and to- the- point case studies show how key ideas can be implemented, the rationale for choices made, and design guidelines and trade-offs



Multicore Hardware-software Design and Verification Techniques

Author : Pao-Ann Hsiung

Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers

Page : 105 pages

File Size : 44,6 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1608052257

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"The surge of multicore processors coming into the market and on users' desktops has made parallel computing the focus of attention once again. This time, however, it is led by the industry, which ensures that multicore computing is here to stay. Neverthel"



Tools and Technologies for the Development of Cyber-Physical Systems

Author : Balandin, Sergey

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 35,38 MB

Release : 2019-12-27

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1799819760

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Book Description

With the continual development of professional industries in today’s modernized world, certain technologies have become increasingly applicable. Cyber-physical systems, specifically, are a mechanism that has seen rapid implementation across numerous fields. This is a technology that is constantly evolving, so specialists need a handbook of research that keeps pace with the advancements and methodologies of these devices. Tools and Technologies for the Development of Cyber-Physical Systems is an essential reference source that discusses recent advancements of cyber-physical systems and its application within the health, information, and computer science industries. Featuring research on topics such as autonomous agents, power supply methods, and software assessment, this book is ideally designed for data scientists, technology developers, medical practitioners, computer engineers, researchers, academicians, and students seeking coverage on the development and various applications of cyber-physical systems.



Applications, Tools and Techniques on the Road to Exascale Computing

Author : Koen de Bosschere

Publisher : IOS Press

Page : 688 pages

File Size : 45,7 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1614990409

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Single processing units have now reached a point where further major improvements in their performance are restricted by their physical limitations. This is causing a slowing down in advances at the same time as new scientific challenges are demanding exascale speed. This has meant that parallel processing has become key to High Performance Computing (HPC). This book contains the proceedings of the 14th biennial ParCo conference, ParCo2011, held in Ghent, Belgium. The ParCo conferences have traditionally concentrated on three main themes: Algorithms, Architectures and Applications. Nowadays though, the focus has shifted from traditional multiprocessor topologies to heterogeneous and manycores, incorporating standard CPUs, GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) and FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays). These platforms are, at a higher abstraction level, integrated in clusters, grids and clouds. The papers presented here reflect this change of focus. New architectures, programming tools and techniques are also explored, and the need for exascale hardware and software was also discussed in the industrial session of the conference.This book will be of interest to all those interested in parallel computing today, and progress towards the exascale computing of tomorrow.