Software, debugger collaboration enhances hardware testing

TPT (Time Partition Testing) is an especially efficient method for automated software testing or software verification of embedded control systems. TPT supports all important areas of the test process such as test management, test case modelling, test performance, test analysis and test documentation.

With the help of the UDE the user can run the tests now modelled and managed by the TPT “Processor-in-the-Loop” (PiL) in real time on the actual target software, for example a control device, for the first time. Since analysis and documentation also take place within the TPT, it can be used continuously for all test phases without limitations.

"PLS‘ Universal Debug Engine not only guarantees quick and flexible access to the target. The COM object model provided by the UDE also permits effective use of all debug functions necessary for successful test performance. Which means now we can offer immediately our customers an integrated solution for direct PiL testing on deeply embedded systems, for example in the field of engine control“, explains Dr. Jens Lüdemann, general manager of PikeTec.

Thomas Bauch, general manager of PLS, adds: "The collaboration with PikeTec shows once again how simply and efficiently our COM object model-based Universal Debug Engine can be coupled with other tools. That the debug interface, which was originally provided for development purposes, can in future also be used by the TPT software tool for direct tests on the target hardware is certainly an important milestone with regard to software quality assurance and software certification to ISO standard 26262."