Automated production-ready source code design for embedded systems

Abstract

Programming of embedded systems is still a special discipline. In many cases, developers are forced to use only low-level programming technologies and languages so it is obvious that this way of software development can be time-consuming and inefficient. However, there are several ways leading to more efficient programmers' work. One of those ways leading to speed-up of embedded systems software development process is application of formal-methods. The goal of this article is to point out that some specific formal languages (more exactly usage of Finite State Machines) can be effectively used for designing of embedded application logic. The paper also introduces a unique RAD development environment called State Builder for Processor Expert able to produce an optimized, platform-independent production-ready source code that fulfills all necessary requirements of embedded systems.