Integration of Java processor core JSM into SmartDev(ices)

This article describes the current work to extend the Java processor Java Silicon Machine (JSM) for usage in embedded systems. The JSM is a JavaCard processor supporting all JavaCard bytecodes. The JSM is a fully synthesizable 32 bit processor soft core with a very small footprint. The capability of it's integration in small embedded and automation systems is outlined. Special target platform is the SmartDev system which consists of a Java core interfacing to a wide variety of peripherals. SmartDev is intended to be used in mobile embedded systems for administrational, controlling and measurement purposes.