The use of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) microprocessors for safety-critical applications usually implies derating of the device to make it work in harsh environments. We discuss derating concerns for state-of-the-art microprocessors. Issues addressed herein include noise margins due to low voltage levels, multiple power supplies, frequency and current derating concerns, error sources, timing degradation, power-aware architectures, and new advanced microprocessor derating features.
Derating concerns for microprocessors used in safety-critical applications
IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine ; 24 , 3 ; 35-40
01.03.2009
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Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Derating Concerns for Microprocessors Used in Safety-Critical Applications
Online Contents | 2009
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