Vehicle System Design

Automotive SW and Networking System Solutions

The Volcano family includes system design tools, network design tools, virtual validation tools, test tools, and embedded software for automotive electronic and SW systems using multiplexed communication networks.

The Volcano Family

Volcano Vehicle Systems Architect (VSA)

The Volcano Vehicle Systems Architect is a systems design tool for AUTOSAR-based systems. It enables engineers to design, explore, and compare electronic and SW architectures. Volcano Vehicle Systems Architect

Volcano VSTAR

Volcano VSTAR AUTOSAR Basic Software (BSW) stack provides a fully
AUTOSAR 3.1 compliant and scalable middleware for ECU design which
abstracts the application from the HW-dependent layer. It is supported
by a complete top-down development tool suite. Volcano VSTAR

Volcano Network Architect (VNA)

Volcano Network Architect is a design and analysis tool for CAN and LIN communication systems. VNA provides design, analysis and administrative functions and supports designing systems with legacy electronic control units (ECUs) with fixed messaging. Volcano Network Architect

Volcano Virtual System Integrator (VSI)

The Volcano Virtual System Integrator is a platform for verification of distributed embedded system software. VSI enables early validation of software functionality before actual hardware is available. Volcano Virtual System Integrator

Volcano Network Architect (VNA)

Volcano Network Architect is a design and analysis tool for CAN and LIN communication systems. VNA provides design, analysis and administrative functions and supports designing systems with legacy electronic control units (ECUs) with fixed messaging. Volcano Network Architect

Volcano Target Package (VTP) for CAN & LIN

The Volcano Target Package (VTP) embedded communication software consists of a Configuration Tool and the software modules necessary to provide CAN and LIN communication for your application. Volcano Target Package

Volcano VSA COM Designer

The Volcano VSA COM Designer is a network design tool that enables users to design automotive CAN, LIN and FlexRay networks in keeping with modern systems engineering practices, while managing timing requirements, variants, configurations, and releases. Volcano VSA COM Designer

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