Kuntech Develops Full-Virtualization Test Model Based on Automotive MCU
Published2020.03.27 10:20Running on Infineon TriCore MCU Architecture
Utilizing Imperas Embedded Software Development Verification Solution
As automotive technology advances, software complexity is increasing. Software malfunction can directly threaten driver safety, so no errors are tolerable. Therefore, automotive software testing must be designed to satisfy stringent requirements. However, this approach brings increased investment costs and safety concerns.
On the 27th, Kuntech announced completion of development of a full-virtualization test model running on Infineon's 'TriCore' real-time embedded systems based MCU architecture.
The automotive industry is focusing on the ability to overcome physical and geographical limitations by demonstrating simulators in virtualized environments such as road driving tests. Accordingly, virtualization-based software testing that minimizes wasted resources and secures flexibility and efficiency in testing is emerging as an alternative.
Virtualization-based software testing has lower investment costs compared to hardware-based testing, and systems can be tested faster since hardware and various component integration are not required. High-cost error handling that can occur in actual device usage environments can be easily resolved through virtualization, and various parameters can be easily adjusted to immediately verify results. Since it consists only of software without hardware, version history management is easy and testing using previous versions is possible at any time.
Kuntech developed a full-virtualization test model executing on Infineon's TriCore architecture, an automotive MCU, using 'Imperas,' a virtual machine-based embedded software development verification solution by Imperas, an embedded software development company. Full-virtualization completely virtualizes the hardware resources of a computing system.
Imperas provides virtual platforms and tools capable of implementing embedded software development, debugging, and testing solutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of embedded software testing. Equipped with various embedded model libraries, it enables testing that considers only software while completely eliminating dependency on hardware equipment, allowing engineers to perform efficient customization matching their requirements.
It can flexibly supplement practical problems occurring in software testing environments, and also supports virtualization platforms based on various architectures utilized in automotive ECUs. Without limitations on the number of physical devices on which software is installed, all devices can be connected for testing, improving test efficiency, software stability, and quality reliability.
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