VectorCAST 2024 SP6

VectorCAST 2024 SP6

VectorCAST SP6 is a comprehensive and automated unit, integration, and system-level testing solution for C, C++, and Ada embedded applications. Developed by Vector Software (a Vector company), it streamlines the verification and validation process by automating the creation, execution, and analysis of complex test cases. It is specifically engineered to help teams achieve rigorous code coverage, reduce testing time, and generate the audit-ready documentation required for safety certification.

Primary Users

VectorCAST 2024 SP6 is an integrated software testing platform designed for Embedded Software Developers, Test Engineers, QA/Validation Specialists, Safety-Critical Systems Engineers (automotive, aerospace, medical devices), and Software Development Managers in industries requiring compliance with functional safety standards like ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304, and EN 50128.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Automated Test Harness Generation: Automatically builds a complete, self-contained test environment (harness) for individual modules (unit testing) or component groups (integration testing).

• Dynamic Code Coverage Analysis: Measures and reports critical coverage metrics including statement, branch, MC/DC (Modified Condition/Decision Coverage), and function coverage in real-time during test execution.

• Requirements-Based Testing: Links test cases directly to requirements (imported from tools like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama) to demonstrate traceability for compliance audits.

• Advanced Test Execution & Stubbing: Supports execution on host machines, simulators, or directly on the target embedded hardware. Automatically creates smart stubs for complex dependencies.

• Continuous Integration (CI) Ready: Fully supports integration into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) for nightly regression testing with automated reporting.

• Safety Certification Kits: Provides tailored workflows, templates, and reports to accelerate compliance with DO-178C (avionics), ISO 26262 (automotive), IEC 61508 (industrial), and IEC 62304 (medical).

What’s New in 2024 SP6

This service pack delivers critical enhancements for modern development workflows and compiler support.

• Expanded Compiler/Toolchain Support: Added official support for the latest versions of GCC, Clang, IAR Embedded Workbench, Green Hills MULTI, and Arm Compiler for Embedded.

• Enhanced DevOps & CI/CD Integration: New plugins and REST API improvements for deeper integration with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and other orchestration platforms.

• Improved MC/DC Analysis Engine: Faster and more accurate determination of MC/DC coverage for complex conditional expressions, reducing analysis time.

• Updated Safety Certification Templates: Refined report templates and process guidance for the latest revisions of relevant safety standards.

• User Experience & Performance: Optimized GUI responsiveness and reduced memory footprint for very large projects.

💻 System Requirements

• OS: 64-bit Windows 10/11, Linux (Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu LTS versions), or macOS.

• CPU: Multi-core processor (x86-64 or ARM64).

• RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB+ recommended).

• Storage: 5 GB free space + space for project files.