Dynamic Reconfiguration Strategies for Improving Computational Efficiencies in Embedded Systems

Abstract

The embedded systems landcape is bringing higher performance, higher en
ergy efficienic, and increased adaptability. Dynamic reconfiguration strate
gies, at the forefront of this evolution, promise to improve system resource 
optimization and computational efficiency. Following this are few articles 
which explore the world of dynamic reconfiguration in embedded systems 
and its capabilities, challenges, and innovative approaches which engineer 
this future real time computing. The need for flexible and efficient resource 
management has never been greater as embedded systems become more 
complex and ubiquitous. While adaptive behavior is beneficial for dynamic 
reconfiguration techniques offer a powerful tool set for designers and engi
neers to design adaptive systems that act adaptively in response to changing 
workloads, environmental conditions, or user requirements. These strategies 
are implemented by intelligently tuning system parameter to the point of 
exact balancing between performance, power consumption and reliability. 
In the coming sections, we review the basic concepts of dynamic reconfig
uration, describe and analyze techniques and applications that have been 
developed, and identify challenges and future directions for this exciting 
area of research.