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HIL Board (Ongoing)

Project Overview

This ongoing project focuses on the development of a custom Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation board. HIL testing is a critical technique in embedded systems development, allowing for the testing of control systems with a virtual plant, which de-risks development and accelerates debugging.

Technical Details

The HIL board is designed to simulate various components of an electric vehicle, such as the motor, battery, and sensors. This involves creating a high-speed PCB that can interface with the vehicle's actual control unit. The board will generate realistic sensor signals and respond to the control unit's outputs, effectively tricking the controller into thinking it's operating in a real vehicle. This is essential for safely testing firmware under a wide range of scenarios, including fault conditions.