Date: June 1st, 2006
Time: 4pm EST

"Software-in-the-Loop Test with Embedded Ada Software and Simulink Models Using the ADvantage Framework"

The ADvantage Framework is an open architected suite of software tools used to perform simulation-based development and test. ADvantage is a powerful and sophisticated tool for performing software-in-the-loop test of Ada, C, and C++ embedded code. Code modules are brought together with simulation dynamics from simulation tools including Simulink and SystemBuild to perform closed-loop software test. ADvantage software-in-the-loop test provides an effective way to increase embedded software reliability and reduce the cost of embedded software test.

Software-in-the-loop test projects are created in the ADvantage development environment by dragging and dropping simulation models and code modules. With a click of the build button, ADvantage compiles code modules and simulation models into fast-executing Windows binaries. Interactive or automated test activities are performed using a wide range of features for stimulating code modules and visualizing the response.

This seminar will explore ADI’s new version 8 of the ADvantage Framework focusing on software-in-the-loop simulation for software validation and verification activities. The case study presented will include a Full Authority Digital Engine Controller (FADEC) embedded software example for gas turbine engines found in commercial and military aircraft. Ada control software will be combined with a mean-value turbine engine model and executed in closed-loop. The demonstration will highlight the new ADvantage development environment and plotting tools, and examine the powerful features of the run-time environment such as repeatable test schedule development, Ada source-level debugging, and test data acquisition.

The Simulation-Centric
Development Process
For Rapid Aerospace and Defense Development
(slide presentation
in PDF 1826 KB)

How ADI Fits into the Process (slide presentation
in PDF 827 KB)

"The Simulation-centric Process for Aerospace and Defense Development"

Aerospace and Defense companies are taking designs from concept to reality in record times. CAD drawings, behavioral models, control systems, all developed by disparate teams and requiring flawless operation.

This seminar presenter will discuss several approaches to help these separate development teams test embedded software, and perform real-time integration testing in an optimally efficient manner using a simulation-centric development process approach.

The Simulation-
Centric Development
Process for UAV and
MGV
(slide presentation
in PDF)

How ADI Fits into the
Process (slide presentation
in PDF)

"Applying a Simulation-Centric Development Process to Coordinate Manned and Unmanned Ground Vehicle and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Development and Integration"

Simulation-centric development processes help manage the development complexity of ground vehicles, aircrafts, spacecrafts, weapon systems, etc. by improving requirements communication. The complexity and sophistication of these products is ever-increasing and is implemented using highly complex embedded systems.

In a simulation-centric development process, mechanical designs are translated into behavioral simulation models. Simulation models are used to develop model-based control systems. These subsystem simulations and model-based code are then used to perform real-time HIL simulation for early integration testing. Each of these stages will include many iterations potentially resulting in changes in previous stages of the process.

Movement back and forth from stage to stage must be effortless. Finally, the early integration lab is transformed into the late stage integration facility as suppliers deliver production prototypes for final acceptance testing in scheduled releases. The mark of a highly effective simulation-centric process is collaborative design and integration during each design simulation and real-time simulation stage. The prime contractor and all the subsystem suppliers contribute simulation models for each simulation stage. Each member must also contribute to simulation result analysis and add their particular expertise to the review.

The manned ground vehicle (MGV), unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) integrated product teams (IPTs) within the Army’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) program have unique development challenges to overcome due to tight integration between products. UGVs and UAVs are controlled by MGVs, while UAVs have the added complication of possibly being mounted on MGVs. The MGV, UGV and UAV control systems are developed by disparate development teams but must work flawlessly with the other.

This seminar will discuss several approaches to help these separate development teams test embedded software, and perform real-time integration testing in an optimally efficient manner using a simulation-centric development process approach.

"High-Fidelity Electronic Engine-Controller Test and Development Provided by PCI-Engine and ADvantage rtX"

ADI`s newly released PCI-Engine and supporting ADvantage software provide a powerful interface to test and develop automotive engine controllers. 

The PCI-Engine is an MPC565-based board coupled with a signal conditioning board. It has the capability and horsepower required to generate high-fidelity sensor signals paired with the accuracy to measure engine control signals with respect to crank angle and time.  The PCI-Engine supports all of the following applications:

• variable valve timing
• valve deactivation
• multiport fuel injection
• electronic throttle control

This webinar takes an in-depth look at the PCI-Engine general functionality and signal specification, and demonstrates how to integrate the board set with an engine model and an engine controller.