Shortening time to market for safety-critical applications

Vector and Lauterbach have developed a joint solution for code coverage measurements that saves time and effort, thereby shortening the time to market for safety-critical applications.

Proof of code coverage is essential for safety certification, as it demonstrates the completeness of test cases and ensures that there is no unintended functionality. By combining Lauterbach's TRACE32 real-time trace with Vector's VectorCAST testing platform, developers can meet the requirements of safety-critical standards such as ISO 26262 and DO-178C faster and more efficiently. The combination of TRACE32 and VectorCAST allows the resource-saving collection of code coverage data directly on the target system, without compromising real-time behaviour or development effort.

VectorCAST provides comprehensive support for target systems, architectures and operating systems. By integrating TRACE32 coverage data, the necessity for instrumentation can be reduced, and therefore the number of necessary builds and test runs can be minimised.

The joint solution is ideal for automotive, aerospace, medical device, and railway applications, as well as other regulated industries and supports all relevant coverage metrics for your certification requirements.

Engineers can register for a joint webinar on October 9, 2025, to learn how TRACE32 and VectorCAST can help optimise their test strategy, save development time, and fulfil the highest safety standards.

"By combining two leading-edge products in the field of code coverage measurement, developers can bring their products to market even faster", says Dr Markus Herdin, head of Marketing at Lauterbach GmbH. "Our joint solution allows to certify safely with less effort".

Andreas Horn, senior manager for Code Testing Solutions at Vector Informatik GmbH, emphasises: "By reducing instrumentation and minimising build cycles, the integrated solution helps development teams accelerate verification workflows, while maintaining full traceability and compliance with safety standards."