An Approach to Reference Architecture Design for Different Domains of Embedded Systems

The content of this paper addresses the issues regarding the reference architecture design for different domains in the context of a system of systems that is specific to today’s embedded systems. The reference architecture contains core services of the domains included in abstract features package. The appropriate architectural style is provided by a knowledge base through service taxonomy. Services, commonality, variability management and rules for product derivation and configuration are the main issues considered in the architectural design process. Our contribution is the integrated vision based on our experiences and studies of the recent publications.