A Model-Based and Automated Approach to Size Estimation of Embedded Software Components

Lind, K., Heldal, R.

Accurate estimation of Software Code Size is important for
developing cost-efficient embedded systems. The Code Size affects the amount
of system resources needed, like ROM and RAM memory, and processing
capacity. In our previous work, we have estimated the Code Size based on CFP
(COSMIC Function Points) within 15% accuracy, with the purpose of deciding
how much ROM memory to fit into products with high cost pressure. Our
manual CFP measurement process would require 2,5 man years to estimate the
ROM size required in a typical car. In this paper, we want to investigate how the
manual effort involved in estimation of Code Size can be minimized. We define
a UML Profile capturing all information needed for estimation of Code Size, and
develop a tool for automated estimation of Code Size based on CFP. A case
study will show how UML models save manual effort in a realistic case.

Publishing date
01-01-2011
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