Do you need ‘Cycle Accurate’?

Do you need ‘Cycle Accurate’?

by | Jul 21, 2021 | VLAB

For those scratching your head, possibly because you are new to simulation, here is a quick explanation. In digital simulation there are multiple ways of simulating embedded hardware, each with its pros and cons. Perhaps the simplest explanation, Cycle Accurate...
Challenge your assumptions

Challenge your assumptions

by | Mar 24, 2021 | Opinion

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the source of inspiration or clarity can come from the most unlikely source? Recently I was listening to a talk back sports radio show where one of the hosts was asked the question, “What has been the biggest change to Football in...
A Flock of Geese or a Flock of Gulls

A Flock of Geese or a Flock of Gulls

by | Mar 17, 2021 | VLAB

Have you ever pondered which waterfowl personifies best practices in modern automotive software development? A quick disclaimer before diving into this critical and pressing issue. I haven’t intentionally committed code to a repo destined for the shipping...
Compliance and Interoperability with Virtual Platforms

Compliance and Interoperability with Virtual Platforms

by | Oct 12, 2020 | VLAB

Welcome everyone to the next installment in our blog series looking at Virtualization Based Development and what that looks like in the real world. This blog focuses on how the ASTC Embedded Systems Group (ESG) uses Virtual Platforms to support achieving Compliance...
Using VBD to Think Globally and Act Locally

Using VBD to Think Globally and Act Locally

by | Jun 19, 2020 | Opinion, VLAB

With Covid 19 dominating headlines, it’s easy to forget that stories highlighting Global Warming impacts have been increasing. As a result, so too have the responses of governments and businesses alike. The question being asked is, “How do we go carbon...