Overview
SIL and MIL testing enable early verification of automotive software before hardware availability, dramatically reducing development time and cost. This course covers comprehensive strategies for virtual testing.
You'll learn to set up virtual ECU environments, perform back-to-back testing between models and generated code, achieve code coverage targets, and integrate virtual testing into continuous integration pipelines.
The course uses industry tools including dSPACE VEOS, Synopsys SILVER, and MATLAB/Simulink Test, providing practical experience with production virtual testing workflows used at major OEMs.
Course Modules
1
Virtual Testing Fundamentals
MIL vs SIL vs PIL - Comparison & Use CasesFREE PREVIEW
45 min read
▸ Comprehensive technical reference & specifications
▸ Detailed configuration guide with examples
▸ Implementation best practices & guidelines
▸ Troubleshooting reference & FAQ
Virtual ECU Concepts & ArchitectureFREE PREVIEW
40 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Test Environment Setup & Configuration
45 min read
▸ Parameter reference table & valid ranges
▸ Step-by-step configuration procedure
▸ Validation & verification steps
▸ Configuration templates & examples
Test Case Design Strategies
45 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Coverage Metrics (MC/DC, Statement, Branch)
40 min read
▸ Comprehensive technical reference & specifications
▸ Detailed configuration guide with examples
▸ Implementation best practices & guidelines
▸ Troubleshooting reference & FAQ
Hands-On: First Virtual Test Execution
55 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
2
Model-in-the-Loop Testing
MIL Test Architecture Design
40 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Simulink Test Framework Deep Dive
50 min read
▸ In-depth technical analysis & internals
▸ Advanced configuration parameters reference
▸ Performance optimization strategies
▸ Edge cases & production considerations
Test Harness Creation & Management
45 min read
▸ Test strategy & coverage requirements
▸ Test case specifications & procedures
▸ Automation framework & scripting guide
▸ Results analysis & reporting templates
Equivalence Class Testing
45 min read
▸ Test strategy & coverage requirements
▸ Test case specifications & procedures
▸ Automation framework & scripting guide
▸ Results analysis & reporting templates
Model Coverage Analysis & Reporting
40 min read
▸ Component architecture & interface specifications
▸ Port definitions, data types & sender-receiver contracts
▸ Configuration parameters & mapping reference
▸ Integration patterns & inter-component communication
Hands-On: Complete MIL Test Suite
60 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
3
Software-in-the-Loop Testing
SIL Environment Setup & Configuration
45 min read
▸ Parameter reference table & valid ranges
▸ Step-by-step configuration procedure
▸ Validation & verification steps
▸ Configuration templates & examples
Virtual ECU with dSPACE VEOS
50 min read
▸ Task configuration & scheduling parameters
▸ Timing analysis & worst-case execution
▸ Resource management & priority schemes
▸ Runtime monitoring & diagnostics
Synopsys SILVER Integration
45 min read
▸ Comprehensive technical reference & specifications
▸ Detailed configuration guide with examples
▸ Implementation best practices & guidelines
▸ Troubleshooting reference & FAQ
Back-to-Back Testing (MIL vs SIL)
45 min read
▸ Test strategy & coverage requirements
▸ Test case specifications & procedures
▸ Automation framework & scripting guide
▸ Results analysis & reporting templates
Hands-On: SIL Regression Testing
55 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
4
Advanced Coverage & Qualification
MC/DC Coverage Achievement Strategies
50 min read
▸ Comprehensive technical reference & specifications
▸ Detailed configuration guide with examples
▸ Implementation best practices & guidelines
▸ Troubleshooting reference & FAQ
Test Qualification per ISO 26262
45 min read
▸ Test strategy & coverage requirements
▸ Test case specifications & procedures
▸ Automation framework & scripting guide
▸ Results analysis & reporting templates
Mutation Testing for Test Quality
40 min read
▸ Test strategy & coverage requirements
▸ Test case specifications & procedures
▸ Automation framework & scripting guide
▸ Results analysis & reporting templates
Hands-On: Coverage Gap Analysis
55 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
5
CI/CD Integration
Continuous Testing Architecture
35 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Jenkins/GitLab Pipeline for SIL
45 min read
▸ Network stack configuration reference
▸ Protocol specification & message formats
▸ Service discovery & endpoint management
▸ Performance tuning & QoS parameters
Automated Test Execution & Reporting
45 min read
▸ Test strategy & coverage requirements
▸ Test case specifications & procedures
▸ Automation framework & scripting guide
▸ Results analysis & reporting templates
Regression Testing Strategies
40 min read
▸ Test strategy & coverage requirements
▸ Test case specifications & procedures
▸ Automation framework & scripting guide
▸ Results analysis & reporting templates
Hands-On: Complete CI/CD Testing Pipeline
60 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
What You'll Learn
Set up complete MIL and SIL test environments
Create comprehensive test harnesses and test cases
Perform back-to-back verification between models and code
Achieve required MC/DC coverage metrics
Integrate virtual tests into CI/CD pipelines
Qualify test tools per ISO 26262 requirements
Prerequisites
Simulink modeling experience
Basic understanding of software testing
Familiarity with code generation concepts
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This course includes:
26 detailed documentation chapters
Downloadable resources
Searchable text documentation
Code snippets & technical diagrams
Hands-on exercises
Lifetime access
Certificate of completion