Model-Based Engineering for Complex Electronic Systems

Dedication

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Section 1. Fundamentals for Model-Based Engineering

Chapter 1. Overview of Model-Based Engineering

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Multiple Facets of Modeling

1.3 Hierarchical Design

1.4 Partitioning

1.5 Specifications

1.6 Keys and Barriers to Adoption of Model-Based Engineering

Conclusion

Chapter 2. The Design and Verification Process

2.1 Introduction to the Design Process

2.2 Validation, Verification, and Requirements

2.3 The Design and Verification Process

2.4 System/Functional Level: Executable Specification

2.5 Architectural Level

2.6 Implementation Level

2.7 Model-Based Engineering – A Winning Approach

Chapter 3. Design Analysis

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Manual Analysis

3.3 Computer Simulation

Summary

Conclusion

References and Further Reading

Chapter 4. Modeling of Systems

4.1 Modeling in the Context of Design

4.2 Modeling Hierarchy

4.3 Fundamentals of Modeling

4.4 Specific Modeling Techniques

4.5 Forms of Representation

4.6 Modeling Tools

4.7 Future Proofing

Conclusion

References

Further Reading

Section 2. Modeling Approaches

Chapter 5. Graphical Modeling

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Modeling on Top of Languages

5.3 Model Abstraction

5.4 Getting started with ModLyng

5.5 Creating a Simple Model

5.6 Libraries and Models

5.7 Effects and Models

5.8 Hierarchical Models – Using the Schematic Editor

5.9 Test Benches and Model Validation

5.10 Examples

Conclusion

Appendix

Reference

Further Reading

Chapter 6. Block Diagram Modeling and System Analysis

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Signal Flow Modeling

6.3 State Machines

6.4 Algorithmic Models

6.5 Transfer Function Modeling

Conclusion

Chapter 7. Multiple Domain Modeling

7.1 Continuous-Time, Conserved Modeling

References

Chapter 8. Event-Based Modeling

8.1 Event-Based Modeling

Conclusion

Chapter 9. Fast Analog Modeling

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Averaged Modeling

9.3 Fast Analog Modeling

9.4 Finite-Difference Modeling

Conclusion

References

Further Reading

Chapter 10. Model-Based Optimization Techniques

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Overview of Optimization Methods

10.3 Case Study: Optimizing Magnetic Material Model Parameters

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11. Statistical and Stochastic Modeling

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Fundamentals of Noise

11.3 Statistical Modeling

Conclusion

References

Section 3. Design Methods

Chapter 12. Design Flow

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Requirements and Specifications

12.3 Initial Design – First Cut

12.4 Detailed Design

12.5 Optimal Design

12.6 Chip Integration and Verification

Conclusion

References

Chapter 13. Complex Electronic System Design Example

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Key Requirements

13.3 Top Level Model and Chip Architecture

13.4 Initial Design – First Cut

13.5 Detailed Design

13.6 Bringing It All Together

References

Index