Model Driven Development Methodology for Embedded Systems

A model driven architecture （MDA）-based model driven development method for embedded systems is presented. The UMLforSystemC metamodel was established to extend the abilities to model hardware specific implementations for UML. Transformation rules were defined between platform independent models and platform specific models,i.e. UML models and SystemC models.Finally,the automatic transformation was implemented,which based on system’s platform model and HW/SW partitioning.The proposed method provides automatic generation of different implementation models,so that there can be an increased efficiency of system space exploration and a rapid development and verification for embedded systems.