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Short, practical write-ups from the IAST team—engineering learnings, patterns, fixes, and real-world notes. New posts are added regularly.

BMS Failsafe

BMS Failsafe

Key engineering insights from designing a robust Battery Management System

GNSS REST API architecture

GNSS Time Management Framework

Boot-time GNSS initialization + UBX-only configuration + UTC time REST API for vehicles.

Wi-Fi REST API architecture

V2I Wi-Fi Network Management

REST APIs + monitoring + auto-reconnect + network failover for connected vehicles.

Secure SSD REST API architecture

Secure SSD Management

REST-based storage operations with encryption, access control, mount checks, and audit logging.

OBC V2G V2L Architecture

OBC: V2G & V2L Systems

Bi-directional on-board charging architecture enabling Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Load functionality.

DC-DC 800V architecture

DC-DC: 800V

Bidirectional converter concept for 800V HV battery → 12V LV systems with ISO 26262 safety strategy.

BLDC Motor Control MOTIX TLE9893

BLDC Motor Control – MOTIX™ TLE9893

AUTOSAR-aligned generic PoC for hall-sensor BLDC control with diagnostics, bootloader & lifecycle management.

Bootloader Flash Validation

Bootloader Flash V&V

Requirement-based validation of UDS flashing: erase, download, CRC check, reset.

Cellular Modem Verification

Cellular Modem V&V

Structured validation ensuring secure and stable LTE connectivity for telematics.

Wi-Fi Module Functional Validation

Wi-Fi Module Validation

Requirement-based verification of Wi-Fi enable, scan, connect, IP assignment, and stability monitoring.

Software Verification: LIN Module Functional Validation

LIN Module Functional Validation

Requirement-based LIN communication verification ensuring stable and deterministic ECU network behavior.

Software Verification: Ensuring Code Safety and MISRA Compliance

Code Safety & MISRA Compliance

Static code analysis for early defect detection, MISRA compliance, and improved embedded software safety.

Software Verification: Achieving 100% Structural Coverage in C++ Systems

100% Structural Coverage in C++

VectorCAST-driven verification ensuring Statement, Branch, and MC/DC coverage for safety-critical systems.

EGAS Level 3 Monitoring with Vendor-Specific Safety Library Integration

EGAS Level 3 Monitoring

Vendor-specific safety library integration for hardware monitoring, diagnostics, and safe state handling.

ROS IPCF Integration Architecture

ROS 2 IPCF Integration

Low-latency bidirectional communication between Cortex-A53 and Cortex-M7 using ROS 2 and IPCF.

GNSS Software Verification & Validation

GNSS Verification & Validation

Structured GNSS firmware and satellite acquisition validation ensuring accurate and reliable positioning.

Functional Safety at IAST - Autonomous Drive Bot for an EV Bus

Functional Safety for Autonomous EV Bus

ISO 26262-based safety engineering for an L4 autonomous, zero-emission EV bus platform using drive-by-wire systems.

Functional Safety at IAST - Gateway ECU

Gateway ECU: Fail-Safe Design

ISO 26262-based functional safety activities for base software of a central gateway ECU in an autonomous delivery bot.

Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) Validation

Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) Validation

Early-stage validation of automotive application software using model-based development to reduce integration risks and improve software maturity.

Automotive Model-Based Application Software Engineering

Automotive Model-Based Application Software Engineering

Scalable, safety-aligned gateway application software development using MBD, AUTOSAR, and structured engineering processes.

GPIO Expander Qualification Testing

GPIO Expander Qualification Testing

Requirement-based verification of GPIO Expander behavior for initialization, configuration, interrupts, and runtime stability.

HS LS HSLS Driver Qualification Testing

HS / LS / HSLS Driver Testing

Requirement-based verification of HS, LS, and HSLS driver modules covering communication, switching, and runtime stability.

XCP Module Qualification Testing

XCP Module Qualification Testing

Verification of XCP parameter mapping, ADC scaling, sensor validation, and runtime stability in embedded systems.

Autonomous Drive Bot for an EV Bus (ASIL D)

Autonomous Drive Bot for an EV Bus

ASIL D system engineering, software architecture, safety, and cybersecurity for a Level 4 zero-emission autonomous transit platform.