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When the vehicle manufacturer executes the tool, it reads the FIX, NET, and TGT files to
generate the binary data that is to be located in the ECU's Volcano configuration mem-
ory(knownastheVolcanoNVRAM).AnECUisthenconigured(orreconigured)by
downloading the binary data to the ECU's memory.
Note
: It is vital to realize that changes to either the FIX or the TGT file cannot be done without having
coordination between the system integrator and the ECU supplier.
hevehiclemanufacturercan,however,changetheNETilewithoutinformingtheECUsupplier.
In the same way, the ECU supplier can change the PRI file without informing the system integrator.
Figure . shows how the Volcano Target Code for an ECU is configured by the supplier and the
system integrator:
The Volcano concept and related products has been successfully used in production since .
Present car OEMs using the entire tool chain are Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, MG Rover, SAIC,
Volvo Cars, and Volvo Bus Corporation. After a lengthy evaluation, Airbus decided to use VNA for
design and verification of on-board CAN networks in aircraft in .
Acknowledgment
I wish to acknowledge the contributions of István Horváth and Niklas Amberntsson at Mentor
Graphics Corp. for their contributions to this chapter.
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