Journal of Information Technology & Software Engineering
Open Access

Model-driven architecture for software and hardware designs

Global Summit and Expo on Multimedia & Applications

August 10-11, 2015 Birmingham, UK

Tsung Lee

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Inform Tech Soft Engg

Abstract :

In this research, we designed and developed a model-driven architecture methodology to be utilized in software and
hardware designs. Model-driven architecture is a software approach commonly used for software design development.
Model-driven architecture captures a design at the modeling level and transforms it through computation-independent model
(CIM), platform-independent model (PIM), and platform-specific model (PSM) into realized designs. Our work includes
the definition of models at various levels in schemas and design tasks of model expansion, model synthesis, and model
transformation utilized in the design development process. A model’s composition can be specified as a composition graph
of submodels and components. The composition rules can be specified in a model composition graph schema for model
expansion uses. From CIM to PIM, specific design techniques can be selected and expanded into design details in refined
models. From PIM to PSM, platform-specific design decisions can be made for realization choices. Designs in PSM can then
be transformed into final realization languages such as C++, Verilog, etc. In this research, we utilized the developed MDA
technology in various research works such as optimization framework design, interconnection network design, etc. From the
utilization experience, we validated that MDA is a viable approach for assisting designers to produce their designs from high
level to the realization level and for facilitating them to pay attention to critical design decisions.

Biography :

Tsung Lee completed his PhD in Computer Science from UCLA in 1992. He joined the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University,
Kao-Hsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C., and is Associate Professor presently. His current research interest includes software design methods and system software and is a
member of IEEE.