A tutorial approach to using the UML modeling language in system-on-chip design. It is based on the DAC 2004 tutorial, applicable for students and professionals. It includes combination of both UML capabilities and SoC design issues. It provides condenses research and development ideas.

When Worlds Collide: Can UML Help SoC Design?.- Why Systems-on-Chip needs More UML like a Hole in the Head.- UML as a Framework for Combining Different Models of Computation.- A Generic Model Execution Platform for the Design of Hardware and Software.- Hardware/Software Codesign of Reconfigurable Architectures Using UML.- A Methodology for Bridging the Gap between UML and Codesign.- UML Tailoring for SystemC and ISA Modelling.- Model-Driven SoC Design: The UML-SystemC Bridge.- A Comparison between UML and Function Blocks for Heterogeneous SoC Design and ASIP Generation.- A Model-Driven Development Process for Low Power SoC Using UML.

A tutorial approach to using the UML modeling language in system-on-chip design Based on the DAC 2004 tutorial, applicable for students and professionals Contributions by top-level international researchers The best work at the first UML for SoC workshop Unique combination of both UML capabilities and SoC design issues Condenses research and development ideas that are only found in multiple conference proceedings and many other books into one place Will be the seminal reference work for this area for years to come Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras