Start timing analysis of embedded software for safety-relevant automotive applications in less than seven minutes
Schwabhausen and Stuttgart, Germany, February 1, 2021 – iSYSTEM, Schwabhausen near Munich, and Vector Informatik, the Stuttgart-based specialist for software and automotive electronics, are now offering a free software bundle for automating timing analysis. With the Vector-iSYSTEM Timing Bundle, AUTOSAR ECU developers can record, analyze, and evaluate the timing behavior of an embedded system in less than seven minutes. The free package includes scripts, header files as well as samples and is compatible with the Vector AUTOSAR Classic base software MICROSAR.
To prove functional safety in complex embedded software applications such as in the ECUs of state-of-the-art vehicles, in-depth analysis techniques are required. Recording trace and timing data, for example to determine the execution time of an application, represents a major challenge for embedded developers. A couple of factors, such as the microcontroller, operating system, and debug interface, make every setup unique and require individual configuration of the analysis system. Applications based on multicore processor architecture as well as the AUTOSAR standard can be particularly challenging in this respect.