Case Study

Solving Real‑Time Overrun & Achieving 100% Failsafe Automation

December 18, 2025
Solving Real‑Time Overrun & Achieving 100% Failsafe Automation

Real‑time overruns frequently occur in high‑complexity HIL environments, especially when running radar scenarios, dense signal routing, or computationally heavy plant models. TCI engineers faced repeated model instability during multi‑product validation cycles.

Through systematic profiling, optimization of execution order, reduction of unnecessary signal triggers, and tuning of plant model parameters, the team eliminated recurring real‑time overruns. This improved simulation stability by over 40%.

Parallel to this, the team built a complete failsafe automation suite using VTestStudio + CAPL. Automated fault sequences covered voltage deviations, open/short circuits, sensor failures, and communication disturbances. This resulted in 100% failsafe automation across all supported product lines.

The combined outcome included: • 50% reduction in debugging time • Faster root‑cause identification through automated analytics • Higher repeatability and deterministic behavior • Strong improvements in ECU safety maturity

“Solving real‑time overruns unlocked stable, high‑fidelity simulation—and complete failsafe automation.”