Hardware and software design automation

Systems architectures, signal processing and systems control, design automation, parallel processing, and software engineering are addressed in a rich variety of high-quality papers written by researchers worldwide. Presentations and technical discussions of research activity and results obtained in European Community sponsored projects are also included in short notes sections which also include brief up-to-date reports on recent work in relevant fields, and technical reports from industry on new products featuring break-throughs or relevant technology. This volume should be of special interest to engineers, researchers and software developers.