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Dear customer,
 Welcome to the
September issue of the Vector Newsletter. Traditionally we introduce
new releases of some of our key development tools in fall, e.g.
CANdelaStudio 6.0. On the topic of ECU calibration, Version 7.0 of
CANape is complemented by new measurement and calibration
hardware: the VX1000 System. For more, see the section on ECU Calibration.
On the topic of AUTOSAR, we have completely revised our glossary for
Specification 3.0 and would be glad to provide you with this proven "crib
sheet" free of charge.
With best regards from Stuttgart,
Dr. Thomas Beck
Managing Director Vector Informatik GmbH
In this issue, you will find
interesting facts and product news about:
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Editor for FIBEX data / Use synchronous MOST channels |
FIBEX: new editor for
FlexRay communication
With the FIBEX Explorer pro,
Vector offers a user friendly editor for the Field Bus Exchange Format
(FIBEX). With its comprehensive way to view, edit and change the
FIBEX database, it provides FlexRay developers with a fast and detailed
understanding of the data and their relations. Specific knowledge of the
XML based data format is not required. More...
Synchronous MOST channels can be used for your own
applications
The new Version 6.7 of the XL Driver
Library together with the MOST interface VN2610 enables access to all
synchronous channels on the MOST ring. Here you can read about how to
easily integrate VN2610 in your own applications to feed test signals in
the MOST ring or analyze audio streams or DTCP transmissions. More...
Service Packs for Download:
>
CANoe 7.0 SP5
> CANalyzer 7.0 SP5
download... 
AUTOSAR 3.0 glossary available starting October
10. Order now!
The small booklet
explains all technical terms related to AUTOSAR software modules in German
and English. It also provides a description of the AUTOSAR
concept and software architecture. You can request the glossary on our
home page. More...
CANdelaStudio 6.0 now also supports ODX
2.2.0
In the new Version 6.0, ECU descriptions can
already be created in the format of the new ODX 2.2.0 standard. ODX import
and export (round trip) has been further improved for ODX-based data
exchange. Multilingual ECU descriptions in ODX support global data
exchange. In addition, improvements to the user interface simplify
post-processing of data, e.g. in Excel. More...
CANdito 3.0 now also tests via OBD (On-Board
Diagnostics)
In the new Version 3.0, CANdito can now
read-out diagnostic data, e.g. the fault memory, via the vehicle's OBD
interface. Besides its use as a diagnostic tester, the new Version 3.0 is
also able to acquire and evaluate measurement data from FlexRay bus
systems, besides CAN and LIN. Other detailed improvements such as the
display of ODX data in the new ODX Viewer round out the product's new
features. More...
Service Packs for Download:
>
CANoe Option DiVa 2.0 SP2
> CANdito 2.5 SP4
download...
CANape 7.0 simplifies calibration of
ECUs
The numerous detailed improvements of Version 7.0
support vehicle and ECU developers with extended measurement data
acquisition and a wide variety of diagnostic capabilities. Developers of
FlexRay ECUs especially benefit from the FIBEX Explorer and dynamic
allocation of XCP bandwidth. More...
VX1000 - High-speed measurement and calibration
hardware
The VX1000 system is a modular solution
for your measurement, calibration, bypassing and flash programming tasks.
The Data Trace interface offered by various microcontrollers is used to
provide up to 5MByte/sec data throughput with minimal impact on the ECU's
execution time. The VX1000 can be connected - via the standardized
XCP-on-Ethernet interface - directly to a PC on which a measurement and
calibration tool is running, e.g. CANape from Vector. More...
Perform 'offline' evaluations even better with
CANgraph 7.0
CANgraph offers a multitude of new
functions for graphically-supported, signal-oriented offline evaluation of
measurement data. The new Version 7.0 enables evaluation of FlexRay
measurements too. More...
Use the new ASAP2 Editor 7.0 to create and
visualize ECU description files
Software
structures obtained from the Linker-Map files can now be visualized. It is
also possible to read-in Microsoft PDB files as a new Linker-Map file
format. The option of changing object properties as a batch operation can
reduce work effort considerably. More...
Know-how: Verification of object recognition
algorithms by driver assistance systems
To achieve
an objective evaluation of control algorithms in the development of
driver assistance systems, engineers at automotive manufacturer BMW rely
on support of the measurement and calibration tool CANape. Many
suggestions from the premium Munich-based OEM have been implemented in an
extension that addresses the special requirements of calibrating driver
assistance systems. To the press article's PDF download...
Professional integration support for ECU
projects
Vector supports ECU suppliers with its Standard
Software Integration Package. This package of services gives you
professional support in integrating standard software in your project. It
saves you time so that you can focus on development work for your
application. Please refer to the data sheet for functional features of the
Integration Package.
eASEE Process Management Tool Suite Version 3.8
adds new Modules
Four new modules now supplement the
integrated eASEE Tool Suite. As a result, the key process disciplines of
requirements management, change management, system data management and
hierarchical software configuration management are now embedded in the
development processes represented in eASEE. More...
SPICE in automotive engineering
Companies that are not at least on level 3 will likely not be able to
survive in the market: That is one of the messages of the recent
ATZelektronik survey on automotive SPICE. Based on numerous customer
projects, Vector Consulting Services emphasizes that SPICE is the basis
for objective-driven improvements. More...
Vector book on requirements engineering
Requirements engineering still is a key factor of successful
product development. This German book systematically discusses
requirements engineering and management; it was recently released in a
fully revised second edition. More...
Fall classes on CMMI and SPICE
This fall, Vector will again be offering its popular training
courses on CMMI (with SEI certificate) and SPICE. All training events are
practice-oriented and are based on our consulting experience with many
companies. More...
Know-how: XCP-on-FlexRay at Audi
To adjust parameter values in FlexRay ECUs, Audi calibrates them via
XCP-on-FlexRay. One of Audi’s requirements was AUTOSAR compatibility of
the XCP software modules embedded in the ECUs. To accomplish this,
Vector modified both the XCP master and slave software so that Audi’s
electronic developers could perform efficient measurements and
calibrations. Dynamic allocation of the XCP bandwidth for FlexRay made
this possible. To the press article's PDF download...
Know-how: Efficient access to the FlexRay
bus
PC interfaces for various standards are
indispensable tools in all development phases of automotive electronics,
whenever access is needed to what is happening on the bus. OEMs and
suppliers are facing especially complex challenges with the current
introduction of the FlexRay bus in first production vehicles. Much more
than with the CAN bus, high performance hardware is now a prerequisite for
attaining reliable operation in all situations and fully exploiting the
potential of software tools for simulation and analysis. To the press
article's PDF download...
Know-how: Developing with J1939
The J1939 protocol plays a key role in networking ECUs in
commercial vehicles. Dedicated J1939 tools and software components make it
unnecessary for developers to train the J1939 protocol in detail and
help them to improve the quality of the development process. To the
press article's PDF download...
Hardware: Network
Interfaces, Measurement and Data Logging
Drivers for Download:
> XL Driver
Library 6.7
> Driver Version 6.7 for CANboardXL, CANboardXL pxi and
CANboardXL PCIe
> Driver Version 6.7 for CANcardXL
> Driver
Version 6.7 for CANcase XL and CANcase XL log
> VN3300 / VN3600 /
VN7600 Interface for FlexRay Driver 6.7
download...
USA: Vector's J1939 capabilities on display at the
upcoming SAE COMVEC
SAE Commercial Vehicle Conference -
October 7-9 in Rosemont, Illinois - Vector will showcase our J1939
software and tool demo at our booth # 608. More...
USA: Billiard Trick-shot Artist, Chef Anton will
showcase Vector Capabilities
Convergence 2008 - October 20-22
in Detroit - Visit the Vector booth # 201 to learn more about Vector
offerings. More...
USA: ECU Testing capabilities will be featured at
the upcoming Testing Expo
North American Testing Expo 2008 -
October 22-24 in Novi, Michigan - Visit the Vector booth #5001 and learn
more about our ECU Testing capabilities. More...
Germany: driveIT
driveIT is a trade
show for automotive software and electronics held November 4-6, 2008 in
Stuttgart. Stop by our booth (E002) for information on the latest
developments in development tools for testing, calibration and
diagnostics, as well as ECU software. More...
Germany: electronica
electronica 2008
is held from November 11-14, 2008 in Munich; hall A6, booth 642. In the
Automotive Forum, Vector is presenting its entire lineup of solutions for
networking ECUs. More...
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