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On the Utilization of Java Technology in Embedded Systems

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Java technology has seen an impressive growth in popularity since its introduction in 1995. Although ithas foremost proved its usefulness in the Internet domain, powerful marketactors are currently moving Java into the embedded systems domain. In thisarticle we identify major design issues in embedded systems, and analyze thesuitability of Java technology in such systems. We find that Java technologycan contribute to the embedded system design process on a system level byfacilitating higher run-time reliability and the technology can simplify maintenanceof the product throughout its life cycle. In addition, programmer efficiencyand productivity may be improved, especially for web based applications anddistributed embedded systems.

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  1. Atmel Norway, Vestre Rosten 79, 7075, Tiller, Norway

    Øyvind Strøm

  2. SINTEF Telecom and Informatics, Signal Processing and Systems Design Group, 7465, Trondheim, Norway

    Kjetil Svarstad

  3. Department of Physical Electronics, O, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Bragstadsplass 2a, 7491, Trondheim, Norway

    Einar J. Aas

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Strøm, Ø., Svarstad, K. & Aas, E.J. On the Utilization of Java Technology in Embedded Systems. Design Automation for Embedded Systems 8, 87–106 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022344203816

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