Overview

This book presents the original concepts and modern techniques for specification, synthesis, optimisation and implementation of parallel logical control devices. It deals with essential problems of reconfigurable control systems like dependability, modularity and portability.

Design and Techniques

Reconfigurable systems require a wider variety of design and verification options than the application-specific integrated circuits. The book presents a comprehensive selection of possible design techniques. The diversity of the modelling approaches covers Petri nets, state machines and activity diagrams.

Optimization and Platforms

The preferences of the presented optimization and synthesis methods are not limited to increasing the efficiency of resource use. One of the biggest advantages of the presented methods is platform independence; the FPGA devices and single board computers are some of the examples of possible platforms.

Practical Applications

These issues and problems are illustrated with practical cases of complete control systems. If you expect a new look at the reconfigurable systems designing process or need ideas for improving the quality of the project, this book is a good choice.