Adam Saenz
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Simulation and HIL Testing for Rapid Development
Simulation and HIL Testing for Rapid Development Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing is a necessary tool for any automotive manufacturer or supplier in this era of software-defined vehicles. One reason for this is that, compared to the software in vehicles of even a generation or two ago, a modern vehicle presents challenges because of its software’s complexity, the quantity of its software, and the interconnected nature of its systems. The number of embedded controllers, and the quantity of the code installed on them, are both increasing every year. Powerplants of every kind, their power transmitting components, and sensors to monitor events inside and outside of the vehicle, are all connected to embedded controllers. Any time the software is updated on any of these, a new round of tests must be initiated.
Topics: Test Systems Blog Posts Automotive Testing HIL
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What are the key considerations for SOTIF- related software development?
What are the key considerations for SOTIF- related software development? In this 6th article in our SOTIF series, we turn our focus to the human and technology considerations for creating, maintaining, and utilizing software in functionally safe systems.
Topics: SOTIF
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What is the importance of high-quality SOTIF functionality?
What is the importance of high-quality SOTIF functionality?
Topics: SOTIF
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How Does SOTIF Address Safety Design Vulnerabilities?
How Does SOTIF Address Safety Design Vulnerabilities?
Topics: SOTIF
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What is the scope of SOTIF?
What is the scope of SOTIF? An Acceptable Level of Safety The Safety Of The Intended Functionality (SOTIF) conveys a specific view on how automotive systems should be verified and validated as being functionally safe. It is not enough to just claim a system is safe. You must also:
Topics: SOTIF
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What is SOTIF? (Safety of the Intended Functionality) ISO/PAS 21448
What is SOTIF? (Safety of the Intended Functionality) ISO/PAS 21448 The practical operation of automated vehicles in a real-world environment requires that they achieve and maintain a certifiable functionally safe state. These vehicles must maintain this state even when they are operating in chaotic environments shared with older vehicles that may have less or no automation. Thus, attaining this certification—in an environment filled with variables—must itself encompass a broad spectrum of requirements and processes.
Topics: SOTIF
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How Do I Know if My Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Can Be Used for Functional Safety Testing?
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Topics: Functional Safety ISO 26262 Automated Test Equipment
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Improving Vehicle Safety through Simulated Testing Techniques
Improving driving safety through the reduction in opportunities for human error has been a focus of automotive manufacturers since the 1970s when anti-lock braking systems were first introduced. Automated features have since evolved to include more advanced technologies such as blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and self-parking. These features are now commonly known as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).