Dynamically reconfiguration architecture for embedded systems using Kaffe

Abstract

In designing embedded systems, the exploration and synthesis of diíĩerent design
aỉtematives and co-verification of a specific implementation are the most demanding tasks.
Kaffe, an open-source technology, proviđes a platform for building a runtime environment
and integrating diíĩerent design methodologies. Integrating Kaffe into embedded systems is
the cornerstone o f java-like technologies, allowing possibilities such as the development of
portable programs on mobile devices. In this paper, vve introduce a co-design environment
based on Kaffe vvhich supports the speciíication and prototyping o f dynamicalỉy reconíigurable
embedded syslems.
Keyvvords: Embedded systems, Kaffe Virtual Machine (KVM), real-time systems, ARM,
Hardware-Software co-design, Java Native Interface, Kaíĩe Native Interíace