Introducing Perforce Tools for Simplifying Embedded Development
Maintaining a Single Source of Truth
Data is continually increasing for embedded developers.
Helix Core helps you manage your growing and complex codebase by maintaining a single source of truth. This means design data, Cadence libraries, CAD files, simulations, and artifacts are securely managed.
But what about your distributed teams? Helix Core unites your global design centers and ensures they’re tightly coupled to the development process. Thanks to high-performing servers and federated architecture, Perforce’s version control platform syncs content at LAN speeds. And, it connects to the larger development pipeline through countless integrations: Cadence, Methodics, MathWorks, Visual Studio, Eclipse, and other popular IDEs.
It’s because of these features — plus Helix Core’s ability to improve traceability, IP reuse, and security — that 8 of the top 10 embedded systems companies version on Perforce.
Managing Embedded System Requirements & Embedded Testing
Create traceability across embedded development.
Traceability across product lifecycles is important, especially when it comes to proving compliance. Tracking and linking all changes, requirements, and tests is key to effective traceability.
Embedded systems requirements include functional safety requirements. Companies in this industry include automotive, aerospace, and medical devices. Within these companies, there’s no room for error when it comes to functional safety. Lives are at stake.
Embedded testing verifies that these requirements were met. Tracking tests and documenting results is typically required for compliance.
Helix ALM creates traceability from requirements to testing for you. You’ll easily track requirements, tests, and their results. You’ll know when compliance requirements are met. And the tool will take care of the documentation for compliance for you.
Ensuring Embedded Code Compliance
Quality is critical in embedded code.
That’s why many embedded developers are required to use a coding standard. Using a coding standard improves product quality.
A common example is MISRA, an embedded C and C++ coding standard. It includes coding rules that developers — particularly in the embedded industry — need to comply with.
Helix QAC makes it easy to comply with C and C++ coding standards. It automatically verifies that the code complies. And it scans your code for potential defects and vulnerabilities. This enables better coding and secure embedded software.