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Test activities are very extensive
during the entire development
process. Considerable delays can
occur because the tests cannot
be performed until the systems
that are to be tested have been
produced. Although hardware
and software are developed in
parallel in accordance with the
guidelines in DO-178C/ED-12 and
DO-254/ED-80, the integration
test is not performed until the end
of development.
Vector offers a highperformance
test environment
with the VT System, CANoe and
VectorCAST to simplify LRU
testing. The test environment
allows to test software according
to the requirements of DO-178C
and ED-12C.
As a first step developers can
generate efficient test sequences
with vTESTstudio. vTESTstudio is a
powerful development
environment for creating
automated LRU tests. In order to
increase the efficiency in terms of
test design and to simplify the
reusability it provides either
programming-based, table-based
and graphical test notations and
test development methods. As a
next step a scalable test system
can be designed with the flexible
modules of the VT system. The
modular design of the VT System
allows to build test solutions
ranging from simple test setups to
complex test systems. Thereafter
VectorCAST executes changedbased
CANoe testcases and
measures the code coverage. The
VectorCAST embedded software
testing platform is a family of
products that automates testing
activities across the software
development lifecycle.
The Vector test environment for
avionics helps to minimize the
certification costs for DO-178C
and ED-12C while reducing the
effort significantly - at highest
quality level. \\
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outgassing cables
for accelerometers
Swiss-measurement company Kistler has expanded its
portfolio of solutions for its aerospace testing
customers with a range of low outgassing cables for its
triaxial accelerometers.
Material outgassing in cables is a challenge to any
equipment used in high-vacuum space environments. It
can affect a wide range of applications. Released gas can
condense on surfaces, as, for example, on camera lenses
and render them inoperative.
The new low outgassing cable series 1756C, 1734A and
1784B from Kistler represent new cable types for optimal
signal output of the company’s miniature PiezoStar and
ceramic triaxial accelerometers applied in aerospace and
in thermal vacuum (vibration) testing environments.
Thanks to considerable improvements in design and
materials, the cables are distinguished by enhanced
insulation, stability and strain relief. Additionally, the
1734A cable series features a flexible silicone jacket. All
materials fully comply with the NASA and ESA
requirements for TML (total mass loss) of less than 1%
and a CVCM (collected volatile condensable mass
material) of less than 0.1%. Plus, cable lengths are not
standardized, but can be customized on demand.
The new cabling complements the low outgassing
triaxial mini cube PiezoStar acceleration sensor family
8766A and the ceramic triaxial voltage mode miniature
accelerator family 8763B. Combining the new cabling
with these sensors will provide customers with an
optimal measurement technology solution to cope with
the critical conditions that are found in space and
thermal vacuum environments. \\
complete and efficient
test solutions for avionics
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