Systems and Networking

Researchers and students at the Chair of Systems and Networking work in the areas of Processor Architecture, Organic Computing and Sensor Networks. The chair is held by Prof. Dr. Theo Ungerer. We offer elementary lectures as well as courses and thesises with direct connection to our research areas.

Research

Research overview, find more detailed information below:

• Processor Architectures and System Software:
  • Our main focus in the area of Processor Architecture and System Software is the development of hardware architectures and system software for embedded hard real-time systems. In the CAR-SoC project we develop an embedded multithreaded microcontroller and appropriate system software with Autonomic Computing capabilities. The MERASA project advances the CAR-Soc processor core to a multicore processor.
  • GAP is new processor architecture containing an array of reconfigurable functional units. A special decode and configuration unit performs the mapping of conventional instruction streams to the ALU-array. The important characteristics of this architecture are the simultaneous mapping of dependent sequential parts of the program to the array, and the asynchronous execution of instructions inside it. Moreover, the loop detection mechanism in combination with multiple configuration layers allows the efficient execution of complex loops.
• The goal of Organic Computing is to cope with the increasing complexity of information processing systems we are surrounded by using mechanisms of self-organization and to align these systems with the needs of human beeings. In the OCµ project a ubiquitous middleware is developed that fulfils some demands of Organic/Autonomic Computing. This middleware is evaluated using our Smart Doorplates to demonstrate a new vision for future office buildings.
• Sensor networks consist of multiple sensor nodes exchanging data per wired or wireless connection. Each sensor node can collect, process and transfer local environmental information. This opens a wide range of applications, not only in the military field, but also in environment and habitat monitoring, healthcare systems, home automation, traffic control, and early disaster detections. Many sensor nodes depend on battery energy that should preferably last a long time.

You can find more detailed information in our Research Overview.

Teaching

All our courses are taught in german language. To learn more about teachings at the Chair of Systems and Networking, please visit our german pages.