Functional modeling compiler for system-level design of automotive cyber-physical systems

Abstract

A novel design methodology, associated algorithms, and tools for the design of complex automotive cyber-physical systems are presented. Rather than supporting the critical path where most resources are spent, we preemptively target the concept design phase that determines 75% of a vehicle's cost. In our methodology, the marriage of systems engineering principles with high-level synthesis techniques results in a Functional Modeling Compiler capable of generating high-fidelity simulation models for the design space exploration and validation of multiple cyber-physical (ECUs+Physics) vehicle architectures. Using real-world automotive use-cases, we demonstrate how functional models capturing cyber-physical aspects are synthesized into high-fidelity simulation models.