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Firmware Development Systems, a Survey

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Firmware Engineering

Part of the book series: Informatik-Fachberichte ((INFORMATIK,volume 31))

Abstract

Selected firmware development systems are investigated, with special emphasis on the environment in which the firmware is existing during testing and final installation. In particular the RIKKE/MATHILDA system is described. Development systems for user microprogrammable processors, as well as for dedicated control systems (custom-designed) are surveyed and classified. Particular problem areas are illustrated and discussed.

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  1. Computer Science Department, Aarhus University, DK-8000, Aarhus, Denmark

    Peter Kornerup

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  1. Institut für Technische Informatik-CAMP, TU Berlin, Einsteinufer 37, 1000, Berlin 10, Deutschland

    W. K. Giloi

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Kornerup, P. (1980). Firmware Development Systems, a Survey. In: Giloi, W.K. (eds) Firmware Engineering. Informatik-Fachberichte, vol 31. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-67774-8_5

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