Integrated Error-Detection Techniques Find More Bugs in Embedded C Software , Parasoft White Paper, May 2012

Demonstrates how to automate and synchronize error-detection techniques—including static code analysis, data flow analysis, unit testing, and runtime error detection—to more effectively find defects in embedded C applications.

The Case for Policy-Driven Development , April 2012

Learn how policy-driven development can help businesses in the embedded systems space overcome the shortcomings of traditional software development.

Automated Defect Prevention for Embedded Software Quality , March 2012

This paper from VDC Research discusses the challenges organizations face and provides insight on embedded software practices that can help achieve predictable outcomes and safe functionality.

Embedded Testing eKit , March 2012

This 30-page eKit explains how Parasoft can help you reduce the time, cost, and effort of embedded testing.

C++test for Lauterbach TRACE32 , February 2012 - 2,892 KB PDF

This data sheet introduces how C++test works with the Lauterbach TRACE32 debugger.

Satisfying EN 50128 Railway Software Requirements , February 2012 - 1,039 KB PDF

Outlines how Parasoft C/C++test helps organizations satisfy the requirements for particular SIL levels as defined by the EN 50128 standard (for railway software).

SELEX Case Study , January 2012 - 714 KB PDF

SELEX wanted to eliminate software defects early in the SDLC. Learn how Parasoft static analysis helped them increase reliability while reducing reduced development time, costs, and resources.

Making Unit Testing Practical for Embedded Development , Electronic Design, November 2011

Explains how to start verifying code as soon as it is completed—even if the target hardware is not yet built or available for testing. With this strategy, the majority of the problems with the application logic are exposed early and target testing can focus on verifying the interface between the hardware and the software.

Integrating Error-Detection Techniques to Find More Bugs in Embedded C Software , Embedded Computing Design, November 2011

Demonstrates how automated techniques such as pattern-based static code analysis, runtime memory monitoring, unit testing, and flow analysis can be used together to find bugs in a sample embedded C application.

Parasoft C/C++test Supports Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio™ IDE v5 , November 2011

With Parasoft's comprehensive C/C++ testing solution integrated in TI's Code Composer Studio IDE v5, developers of TI's embedded devices can efficiently create quality, leading-edge software.

Parasoft C/C++test integrates with Lauterbach TRACE32® debugger , October 2011

With C/C++test's support for the TRACE32 debugger, users can easily achieve full automation of the testing process.

Safety-Critical & Embedded Testing with Parasoft Test , October 2011

Bill Wong of Electronic Design magazine interviews Parasoft's Wayne Ariola about Policy-Driven Development and testing safety-critical/embedded software with Parasoft Test.

New Release of Parasoft’s Testing Solution for Embedded Development , September 2011

The latest release of Parasoft C/C++test not only delivers a broad spectrum of error prevention and error detection techniques that work in concert to eliminate an unprecedented number of defects, but also lays the foundation for the level of process visibility and control that is essential when certification and compliance must be demonstrated

dotTEST: .NET Static Analysis, Code Review, Unit Testing, Security , September 2011 - 286 KB PDF

This data sheet introduces Parasoft dotTEST, an integrated .NET language testing toolkit for static code analysis, code review, automated unit and component testing, coverage analysis, and regression testing.

C/C++test: C/C++ Static Analysis, Code Review, Unit Testing, Security , September 2011 - 883 KB PDF

This data sheet introduces Parasoft C/C++test, an integrated C and C++ testing toolkit for static code analysis, code review, automated unit and component testing, coverage analysis, runtime error detection, and regression testing.

Safety-Critical/Embedded Development Solution , September 2011 - 974 KB PDF

This data sheet introduces how Parasoft reduces the time, effort, and cost of satisfying strict quality demands for safety-critical/embedded development.

Safety-Critical & Embedded Software Development Solution , July 2011

Introduces the Safety-Critical & Embedded Software Development solution, which provides the the comprehensive process visibility & control needed to effectively satisfy quality and compliance requirements for DO-178B, JSF, MISRA, ISO 26262, etc.

Software Development Standards Compliance Solution , July 2011

Introduces the Compliance solution (for FDA, DO-178B, MISRA, JSF, PCI-DSS, ISO, IEC...), which ingrains compliance tasks across the SDLC & into the team workflow.

Inomed Case Study , May 2011 - 152 KB PDF

Inomed wanted to streamline the risk management processes they established for IEC 62304 medical device software certification. Learn how they increased efficiency through automation—and also achieved full requirements traceability.

dotTEST: .NET Testing and Analysis , May 2011

Introduces how dotTEST simplifies static analysis, code review, unit testing for languages that target the Microsoft .NET Framework and .NET Compact Framework, including C#, VB.NET, and MC++ (Managed C++).

Introduction to Parasoft C/C++test , April 2011

This webinar introduces Parasoft C/C++test, a broadly-featured language tool for testing C and C++ applications.

Software Development Standards Compliance Starter Kit , March 2011

This 25 page eKit introduces proven strategies for controlling safety risks and complying with FDA, DO-178B, MISRA, JSF, PCI-DSS, ISO, IEC, or other guidelines.

New Release of Parasoft C/C++test Certified by TUV SUD , March 2011

TÜV SÜD certified the latest version of Parasoft C/C++test (9.0) is qualified for safety-related software development according to IEC 61508 and ISO 26262 standards.

Samsung Electronics Case Study , February 2011 - 130 KB PDF

To deliver more and more complex functionality in less time than ever before, Samsung turned to static analysis. Learn how they accelerated development while maintaining stringent quality standards.

Satisfying SIL Requirements: Ensure Functional Safety of E/E/PE Safety-Related Systems , Parasoft White Paper, September 2010

Outlines how Parasoft addresses the requirements for achieving each SIL safety integrity level as defined by the IEC 61508 standard.

Satisfying ASIL Requirements: Ensure the Functional Safety of Automotive Software , Parasoft White Paper, September 2010

Outlines how Parasoft addresses the requirements for achieving each ASIL safety integrity level as defined by the ISO/DIS 26262 standard.

Parasoft C and C++ Safety-Critical Testing Solution Certified by TUV SUD , September 2010

Parasoft announced that Parasoft C/C++–an integrated solution for automating a broad range of best practices proven to increase software development team productivity and software quality for C and C++–has been certified by TUV SUD for the IEC 61508 standard.

ISO 26262 Software Compliance: Achieving Functional Safety in the Automotive Industry , Parasoft White Paper, September 2010

Outlines how Parasoft addresses the development process functional safety aspects that are outlined in ISO/DIS 26262.

Integrating Parasoft C++test and MDK-ARM for Achieving Higher Quality and Safety Verification , July 2010

This paper introduces C++test integration with MDK-ARM

Practical Unit Testing for Embedded Systems - Part 2 of 2 , July 2010

Demonstrates how to prepare, maintain, and benefit from setting up unit tests for a simplified simulated ASR module. Learn how to achieve particular goals with unit testing (like a certain level of code coverage) and explore the safety relevance of unit testing.

Practical Unit Testing for Embedded Systems - Part 1 of 2 , July 2010

Demonstrates how to prepare, maintain, and benefit from setting up unit tests for a simplified simulated ASR module. Learn how using tight IDE/Test Framework integration and the test-tool-dedicated host communication channel through ULINK Pro simplifies the initial set up and extends testing capabilities.

C++test for ARM RVDS , February 2010

This data sheet introduces the C++test plugin for the ARM RealView Development Suite environment.

C++test for Keil µVision , February 2010

This data sheet introduces the C++test plugin for the Keil µVision environment.

C++test for Wind River Workbench , February 2010

This data sheet introduces the C++test plugin for the Wind River Workbench environment.

C++test for TI Code Composer , February 2010

This data sheet introduces the C++test plugin for the Texas Instruments (TI) Code Composer environment.

Using Parasoft for Message-Protocol Testing in Embedded Development , Parasoft White Paper, February 2010

Explains how Parasoft SOAtest's multi-protocol messaging framework simplifies the complexities involved in developing embedded systems development with device-to-device communication.

Techniques for Unit Testing Embedded Systems Software , Parasoft White Paper, July 2009

Explains how unit testing can help developers start verifying code as soon as it is completed—even if the target hardware is not yet built or available for testing—so target testing can focus on verifying the interface between the hardware and the software.

Bovie Medical Case Study , June 2009 - 162 KB PDF

Bovie Medical had been using an outside vendor to perform the software validation required for FDA compliance, but they wanted to improve the effectiveness of testing while at the same time reduce testing costs. Learn how Parasoft helped them move verification and validation testing in-house—cutting costs approximately in half and getting to market 6 months sooner.

NEC Telecom Software Philippines Case Study , April 2009 - 381 KB PDF

NEC Telecom Software Philippines (NSP) needed an alternative to manual code review and unit testing in order to comply with internal quality initiatives while working under a tight schedule. Find out how Parasoft helped them streamline their internal quality processes to more efficiently satisfy quality initiatives.

Parasoft C and C++ Testing Suite Wins 2008 Testers Choice Award , November 2008

Parasoft announced that Parasoft C++test was named first place in the best embedded/mobile test/performance category in Software Test & Performance's 2008 Testers Choice Awards.

Intermoco Case Study , September 2008 - 721 KB PDF

Intermoco's engineering organization is responsible for both the "server side" (or database) activities associated with its network operations center as well as "embedded" solutions associated with metering and communication units in the field. Learn how Parasoft helped them double testing coverage, reducing the risk of inaccurate reporting and unit failures in the field.

Implementing the UK Ministry of Defence Standard 00-56 (Issue 4 Publication Date 01 June 2007) , Parasoft White Paper, December 2007 - 475 KB PDF

This paper describes how Parasoft helps organizations comply with the UK Ministry of Defence standards document, which defines how its contractors should manage risk within their projects.

Strategies for Overlapping the Development of Embedded Systems Software and Hardware , ECN Magazine, April 2007

Explores how to resolve most issues in the software's logic during desktop testing, significantly reducing the amount of time you need to spend testing the code on the target device.

Early Testing Benefits Consumer Electronics , ECN Magazine, November 2006

Explains how running unit tests (or API tests) on the host system or on a simulator lets testing begin earlier in a design cycle, often concurrent with target-hardware development.

TransCore Case Study , January 2006

TransCore needed a cost-effective way to ensure the reliability of their Java-based toll-road payment collection systems. Learn how static analysis and unit testing helped them achieve this by exposing defects early when they could be resolved with minimal rework and added costs.

Reducing Software Security Vulnerabilities through Unit Testing , Military & Aerospace Electronics, July 2005

Explains how best practices like unit testing and coverage analysis can help prevent buffer overflow security vulnerabilities.

"Divide and conquer" Prevents Errors on Hosts and Targets , EE Times, August 2002

Introduces a a two-stage, "divide and conquer" strategy that prevents errors on both the host and target systems.

Techniques for Preventing and Detecting Errors in Embedded Systems , Dedicated Systems Magazine, March 2001

Explains how error detection, and debugging techniques can dramatically improve embedded software quality and reduce the time and money spent on debugging.