On the design parameters of runtime reconfigurable systems

Abstract

This paper explores the design space for runtime reconfigurable systems. A broad range of systems is surveyed and a set of parameters applicable for characterizing runtime reconfigurable systems is proposed. Compared to other surveys the focus is set on the system architecture, not on the underlying hardware structure. This allows a discussion that primarily considers the actual motivation for utilising runtime reconfiguration in system designs instead of discussing the limitations of actual hardware platforms.