Enhancing System Integration and Validation in IFE Systems: The Role of ECU Simulators and a Novel Process Framework

Authors

Arjun Agaram Mangad

Abstract

Developing ECUs (Electronic Control Units ) has been integral to advancing embedded systems in the aerospace and automotive industries[8]. Over the past decade, the industry has made significant efforts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of ECU validation using simulation technologies such as Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL). These techniques enable early validation of ECU software and control algorithms, ensuring that embedded systems meet functional and performance requirements before integration with hardware. This paper examines the evolution of ECU validation techniques, mainly focusing on how simulation-based testing has evolved over the last decade and how some of these methodologies can be effectively applied to In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems. IFE providers can use simulation tools to test communication protocols and system integration to reduce validation time, increase software quality, and ensure seamless interaction between ECUs and cabin management systems. The paper also discusses how ecu simulators can be effectively used in the design and integration phase by suggesting an approach and talking about theoretical results it can achieve.

Keywords

ECU Validation, Simulator Validation, In-Flight Entertainment, Embedded Systems, Protocol Compliance, CAN, RS485, I2C, SPI, Simulation Technologies, Aerospace Systems

Enhancing System Integration and Validation in IFE Systems: The Role of ECU Simulators and a Novel Process Framework. Arjun Agaram Mangad. 2019. IJIRCT, Volume 5, Issue 2. Pages 1-8. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2412102