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This approach to embedded system design is a super-set of " applications.


IN LAYMEN'S TERMS

Graphical system design is an approach to designing an entire system, using more intuitive graphical software and off-the-shelf (non-custom) hardware devices to refine the design, create initial prototypes and even use for the few run of deployments. I have seen this approach successful with companies that need to get something to market quickly (medical video: or with a team of non-embedded experts like Boston Engineering [http://www.boston-engineering.com/spotlight.htm to create a mechatronics ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechatronics_engineering]) -based machine.


GRAPHICAL SYSTEM DESIGN RE: ESL


"Graphical system design is a complementary but encompassing approach that includes embedded and electronic system design, implementation, and verification tools. ESL and graphical system design are really part of the same movement--higher abstraction and more design automation looking to solve the real engineering challenges that designers are facing today--addressing design flaws that are introduced at the specification stage to ensure they're detected well before validation for on-time product delivery."



TOOLS


Graphical system design relies on open connectivity. For example, tools that can be used in the design phase include (in alphabetical order): Ansoft Designer , AutoCAD , CarSim , DOORS , Dymola , LabVIEW , Matlab , MSC.Adams , MultiSim , SolidWorks , SPICE .

The prototyping stage is more about taking algorithm design and implementing them on hardware for higher quality designs. An effective prototyping platform includes a high-level language, real-time processors, FPGA logic, modular I/O and any Intellectual Property needed.

The deploy stage is mostly about hardware - where you put your design in the final stage. This may involved MPU s or FPGAs.


EXAMPLES


Examples of engineers and scientists applying graphical system design techinques include:

  • Researchers Use Graphical System Design for Development and Control of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

  • Developing a Robotic Manipulator for Cancer Therapy Using Graphical System Design