MOBY-DIC project is related to embedded control systems, providing a methodology and associated tool chain encompassing in a unique framework: modelling of the physical process, design of the control algorithms, design of embedded circuits, and the assessment of the overall performance properties of the system. MOBY-DIC will develop a core methodology based on 'piecewise affine' representations, providing a flexible structure for control functions, and directly mapped into digital architectures. The effectiveness of the developed embedded control design approach will be demonstrated on a set of challenging applications arising in the automotive industry.