Validate and Test Autonomous Vehicle Compute Hardware
At the heart of the autonomous vehicle (AV) there is a powerful compute platform. Its job is to keep us safe inside and outside the vehicle. This supercomputer takes in synchronized data from multiple sensors to interpret the environment and driving circumstances, and determines the appropriate action for the AV. Design and test engineers must strike a balance between computing power, efficiency, and thoroughly testing functionality and reliability to:
- Validate features such as thermal performance, power consumption, sensor interfaces, communications, and PCB functionality
- Adapt the test system to follow design changes of the compute platform and architecture
- Meet the time-to-market deadline for building AVs
- Log test data for analysis, traceability, and quality purposes
AV Compute Platform Tester
- PXI provides modular I/O for electrical signals, sensor interfaces, automotive communications, and network and wireless interfaces to fit your exact device architecture.
- NI's software is flexible and integrates easily with your existing test system.
- NI's software-connected approach helps you scale to new test requirements and manage data to improve efficiency.
Solution Advantages
-
Reduce test development time using a single test platform to test multiple functionalities of the compute platform with one system
-
Adapt quickly to new requirements and design changes with a modular and software-connected system
-
Validate all aspects of the AV compute platform performance and functionality through the same toolchain
-
Reduce test cost without sacrificing test coverage throughout the design and validation phases of the AV compute platform
-
Utilize GMSL 2 and FPD-Link III camera interfaces with PoC and I2C Backchannel communication
-
Employ Automotive Ethernet with 802.1AS PTP Time Synchronization, CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay, and GNSS/GPS References
“With over 40 years working with teams automating V&V test systems, NI is a trusted advisor for helping test engineering groups maximize test effectiveness, enabling them to release quality products efficiently and confidently.”
–Chad Chesney, General Manager and Vice President, Transportation, NI
Build Your Solution with the NI Ecosystem
NI offers a variety of solution integration options customized to your application-specific requirements. You can use your own internal integration teams for full system control or leverage the expertise of NI and our worldwide NI Partner Network to obtain a turnkey solution.
The NI Partner Network is a global community of domain, application, and overall test development experts working closely with NI to meet the needs of the engineering community. NI Partners are trusted solution providers, systems integrators, consultants, product developers, and services and sales channel experts skilled across a wide range of industries and application areas.
NI partners with you throughout the life cycle of your application by delivering training, technical support, consultation and integration services, and maintenance programs. Accelerate your learning with our company-specific and geographic user groups. Build proficiency with online and in-person training options.