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Vol. 11 No. 10 (2024)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

Architectural Frameworks for Deterministic Cyber-Physical Systems: Integrating Component-Based Software Engineering, Multi-Core Resource Management, and Time-Sensitive Networking

Published 2024-10-31

  • Trion Laufer

Trion Laufer
Department of Embedded Systems and Computer Science, University of Munich, Germany

Abstract

The rapid evolution of modern industrial and automotive systems has necessitated a paradigm shift from monolithic software designs to sophisticated, distributed component-based architectures. As these systems transition toward high-performance multi-core platforms and heterogeneous networking environments, ensuring temporal predictability and functional safety becomes increasingly complex. This research article provides a comprehensive investigation into the integration of component-based software models, such as the Rubus Component Model and COMDES-II, with advanced multi-core resource management techniques and deterministic communication standards. We explore the critical role of performance isolation in Multiprocessor Systems-on-Chip (MPSoC) through mechanisms like memory bandwidth reservation (MemGuard), cache partitioning (Coloris), and virtualization via real-time separation kernels. Furthermore, the article analyzes the shift from traditional Controller Area Networks (CAN) to Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and switched Ethernet, evaluating the timing analysis and modeling requirements for distributed vehicle functions. By synthesizing theoretical advancements in system-level performance analysis (SymTA/S) and fault-tolerant architectures, this study establishes a holistic framework for the design and optimization of next-generation cyber-physical systems. The findings emphasize the necessity of cross-layer predictability, from the software component level through the hypervisor and memory controller, to the network interface, ensuring that the rigorous demands of real-time control are met in the presence of task jitter and resource contention.

 

Keywords

Component-Based Software Engineering, Real-Time Systems, Multi-Core Resource Isolation, Time-Sensitive Networking

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