Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation - Why Use Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation?

Why Use Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation?

In many cases, the most effective way to develop an embedded system is to connect the embedded system to the real plant. In other cases, HIL simulation is more efficient. The metric of development and test efficiency is typically a formula that includes the following factors: 1. Cost 2. Duration 3. Safety 4. Feasibility

Cost of the approach will be a measure of the cost of all tools and effort. The duration of development and test affects the time-to-market for a planned product. The safety factor and duration are typically equated to a cost measure. Specific conditions that warrant the use of HIL simulation include the following:

• Enhancing the quality of Testing
• Tight development schedules
• High-burden-rate plant
• Early process human factors development