A stable adaptive harmonic scheduling: a precision RTOS framework for 2nd-order medical control systems
摘要
Adaptive Harmonic Scheduling (AHS) is a novel real-time scheduling algorithm designed for high-precision medical dosage control in embedded systems. Unlike traditional techniques like Rate Monotonic Scheduling (RMS) and Earliest Deadline First (EDF), AHS dynamically prioritizes tasks based on second-order error dynamics, crucial for systems using Proportional-Integral-Derivative-Acceleration (PIDA) controllers. It integrates Lyapunov-based stability analysis, energy-aware slack reclamation, and intelligent preemption thresholds to enhance responsiveness and minimize jitter. Empirical results show AHS achieves < 5μs jitter, 35 ms settling time, and 60° phase margin, outperforming existing schedulers. With real-time PID gain tuning and stability assurance under strict temporal constraints, AHS offers a robust framework for safety-critical medical applications requiring adaptive precision and energy efficiency.