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hil-test-automation

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Hardware-in-the-loop test development and automation expertise

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HIL Test Automation Skill

Purpose

Provide hardware-in-the-loop test development and automation expertise for comprehensive ECU validation and regression testing.

Capabilities

  • dSPACE ControlDesk/AutomationDesk scripting
  • NI TestStand/LabVIEW integration
  • Plant model integration (ASM, CarSim, GT-SUITE)
  • Test case generation from requirements
  • Fault injection test design
  • Signal manipulation and residual bus simulation
  • Regression test automation
  • Test report generation

Usage Guidelines

  • Develop plant models with appropriate fidelity
  • Generate test cases from requirements traceability
  • Implement fault injection for safety validation
  • Automate regression testing for continuous integration
  • Document test procedures and acceptance criteria
  • Generate comprehensive test reports

Dependencies

  • dSPACE HIL
  • NI PXI/VeriStand
  • Vector VT System

Process Integration

  • TVL-002: Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
  • ADA-004: Simulation and Virtual Validation
  • SAF-001: Functional Safety Development (ISO 26262)