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The Computer Journal 2001 44(6):531-543; doi:10.1093/comjnl/44.6.531
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Use of Modern Processors in Safety-Critical Applications

Iain Bate1, Philippa Conmy1, Tim Kelly1 and John McDermid1

1 Department of Computer Science, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK Email: iain.bate@cs.york.ac.uk

This paper investigates the implications of using modern superscalar processors in the safety-critical domain. Firstly, a description of current certification practice and devices is given as background. This is followed by an exposition of the certification argument for a processor when used in a safety-critical application. Throughout the presentation of the argument two types of modern processor are considered, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processors and purpose-designed bespoke devices. This allows the elaboration of positive and negative features of processors that can be used as part of the selection (for COTS) or design (for bespoke) process.

Received 6 November, 2000. Revised 13 April, 2001.


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