Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) Testing

Hardware-In-The-Loop Testing Services

Through our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing services, we specialise in simulating the product environment and using it to inject test signals. Automotive HIL testing is a powerful tool that allows us to carry out repeatable and portable tests to lower the cost of testing during the design cycle..

What Is Hardware-In-The Loop (HIL) Testing?

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing is a concurrent simulation that allows hardware engineers to test their embedded coding and controllers without the need for the complete system hardware.

For automotive HIL testing to be of value, the standard of the simulation software is greatly important.

Software used for the simulation should be paired with an excellent standard of hardware that not only makes use of system specifications but also allows for fault, allowing an engineer to test realistic scenarios and use cases, including errors.

How Does Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) Testing Work?

A controller is connected to a test system that imitates the way that a fully assembled product would work in real conditions. Control signals are sent to the product to set up an environment that looks like a real-world situation. The product is examined to see how it responds. This is especially useful to diagnose difficult-to-reproduce events, or to test unusual time conditions like leap years. This allows test coverage to be increased at relatively low cost.

If you want to fast track the launch of your next product without compromising quality or reliability, schedule a confidential discussion with us.

What Are The Benefits Of Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) Testing?

Always Available - With hardware-in-the-loop automotive testing, you can test your software around-the-clock with continuous integration and testing automation.
Multiple Testing Processes - You can test software repeatedly in identical test conditions to ensure a high-quality.
Safe & Secure - Hardware-in-the-loop testing allows you to test edge cases whilst also protecting valuable hardware and equipment.
Cost Effective - Test your software earlier when bug finding-and-fixing is easier and more economical, saving you both time and money.
Innovative - Test your software within a unified environment to validate any novel designs and iron out any important fixes or bugs.

HIL testing can help engineers to verify designs and test for any abnormal conditions, bugs or faults within the software. It allows for testing in real-time so that realistic behaviours can be recorded. Ultimately, hardware-in-the-loop testing will help you to reduce time and costs and enhance your test safety.

Hardware-In-The-Loop Product Testing

Our team of HIL testing experts recognises the importance of hardware-in-the-loop testing in modern product development. With computer interfaces built into modern instruments, this step might not require dedicated hardware. Scripting the tests allows for repeatability, portability, and traceability. It can also be helpful when there is limited access to hardware, such as during the early stages of design.

Our Hardware-In-The-Loop Testing Process

What Applications Can Hardware-In-The Loop (HIL) Testing Be Used With?

Hardware-in-the-loop testing can be used for a variety of applications, including:

Testing electronic control units (ECUs) for aircraft, vehicles, and power electronics
Testing algorithms and software used in autonomous technologies
Testing subsystems such as electric motors or power grids

Partnership

We have a strong partnering philosophy and are proud to be supporting companies with firmware programming, including:

Hardware-In-The-Loop Testing Goals

Hardware-in-the-loop testing started in high reliability industries and has been advancing lower down the value chain over time. Today, some automotive HIL testing is standard on even low-cost products.

Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest quality hardware-in-the-loop testing services, utilising the latest technologies and methodologies to ensure that their products perform reliably and efficiently.

When Is Hardware-In-The Loop (HIL) Testing Most Beneficial?

HIL testing is particularly useful in industries using safety-critical systems, such as the automotive industry. However, for those customers looking to increase test coverage, or testing complicated products, it can significantly lower the cost of testing. A configured hardware-in-loop test suite can be configured to run on demand, ensuring features are working at all stages of product development and maintenance

HIL Testing and Industry Standards

At Bermondsey Electronics, we are committed to delivering exceptional design HIL testing services that exceed our client’s expectations. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your HIL testing goals.

Testimonials

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The Bermondsey Electronics team investigated all the options and understood the complexity of our problem and how dangerous it was for our workforce. We’d already tried to have our product fixed many times and our other providers had deemed it unfixable. Their solution enabled us to finally fix the product and as a bonus, they also reduced the time requirement, cost and complexity of installation.

Peter's team were professional and easy to work with. They understood our challenges and helped us overcome them. Their technical expertise enabled us to solve the difficulties we were experiencing. We valued their support and have since built a productive working relationship with them.

We worked with Bermondsey on a project that was mission critical for us and Peter and his team were instrumental to its success. They worked quickly, methodically and produced sophisticated, neat solutions. Can't recommend them enough!

"We have contracted Bermondsey Electronics for a number of firmware projects relating to our embedded product developments. Their expert staff have helped to move projects forward quickly and efficiently, augmenting our own in-house development team. For detailed knowledge and speed of response I thoroughly recommend Peter and the team at Bermondsey."

About Bermondsey Electronics

Bermondsey Electronics Limited is a highly experienced embedded Linux design house. Active in sectors that include aerospace, automotive, security, health and fitness, the company’s design and verification services shorten and de-risk product launches. Contact us today to learn more about our embedded services and how we can help you go to market with confidence.

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