Concurrent, provider of time-critical Linux operating systems and integrated computer solutions for mission-critical applications, announced that arsenal research has selected Concurrent's real-time Linux software and NightStar development tools for use in their hardware-in-the-loop simulation (HILS) for the automotive industry.

While providing a simulation environment for modeling and simulation of electric systems for automotive applications, arsenal research utilizes different Modelica libraries, taking into account mechanical, electrical and thermal components and systems. (Modelica is a modelling language for modelling, simulation and programming of physical and technical systems and processes.

The testing infrastructure is complemented by a brand-new highly dynamic HILS drive test bed, which has a maximum power of 100kW, maximum speed of 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 600 Nm. It is suitable for testing electric drives and powertrains of hybrid electric vehicles. By swapping out Microsoft's Windows operating system for Concurrent's real-time software, arsenal research will be able to provide dramatically improved processing speed.

"Concurrent's real-time Linux systems offer the deterministic response that we need," said Arno Ebner, project manager at arsenal research. "We were looking for a system that will allow us to reach a simulation cycle of at least 500 microseconds, ideally even faster, and Concurrent was able to meet our speed requirements."

"We are honored to be chosen for this new program by arsenal research and are confident that our real time solutions are the perfect fit for their HILS," said Warren Neuburger, chief operations officer of Concurrent. "Our real-time Linux software has proven to be the fastest in the industry. Concurrent is the only company to offer real-time Linux solutions designed for use with both major Linux distributions, Red Hat and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10."

Concurrent's RedHawk Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time operating systems, NightStar Tools and iHawk multi-processing systems are all being used by arsenal research. Configurable with a wide range of commercially available components, these products are the ideal platforms for today's simulation, data acquisition, process control and other mission-critical applications. Concurrent's proven real-time technology eliminates spikes in latency ensuring consistent performance and stability.