Module management architecture for embedded nonvolatile memory

This paper describes a novel memory management scheme used for two avionics projects currently in progress at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. The main focus will be the module management architecture (MMA) which provides the flexibility needed for the development and maintenance of large integrated systems that are heavily software dependent. This architecture allows code to be separated into task-specific executable modules which build and load independently while performing as one module. This scheme supports shorter development cycles and reduced time for future system enhancements and maintenance which is critical in reducing software cost.