Introduction to Rate Monotonic Analysis (RMA)
Guaranteeing Real-Time Performance Using RMA

Course Description

When response times are important, Rate Monotonic Analysis (RMA) is a simple, practical, mathematically sound way to ensure fulfillment of all timing requirements.

Using RMA we are able to identify blocking, eliminate unbounded priority inversion, and guarantee that all hard deadlines will be met. For soft real-time systems, in addition to worst-case schedulability analysis, RMA can also be used to investigate compliance with average-case performance demands.

The term "rate monotonic" originated as a characterization of the fixed priority scheduling technique that assigns higher priorities to tasks that execute at higher frequencies. Today RMA is a collection of quantitative methods and algorithms allowing engineers to analyze, understand, predict, and specify the timing behavior of real-time systems, thus improving their dependability and reusability. Using RMA to certify a system's time-sensitive efficiency is analogous to using structural analysis to ensure load-bearing capacity of a bridge.

This class introduces RMA and provides the information needed to evaluate the usefulness of RMA within an organization. Many expository examples enhance the presentation. Basic mathematical exercises, to be carried out with the help of a hand held calculator, will reinforce understanding and retention of the newly unveiled concepts and proposed procedures.

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Intended Audience

Software managers, analysts, developers, and testers of time-sensitive systems.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with basic software engineering concepts, basic algebra, and recognizing the difference between hard and soft timing constraints.

Tuition and Registration Information

Duration:		One day.
Availability:		Upon request.
Location:		Customer's facility.
On-site training:		For information about on-site training, please contact our marketing department by telephone at 510-814-1770 or by email at sales@tripac.com.
Materials:		Students will be provided with a bound copy of the class slides.
Tuition:		$3000 USD plus instructor expenses.

For additional information, please contact our training department by telephone at 510-814-1770 or by e-mail at training@tripac.com.