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83 also introduced Ethernet to replace the RS-232 and Centronics interface previously used for the measuring hardware. This al- lowed users to simultaneously operate sev- eral measuring instruments and calibrate ECUs on one and the same computer. •  Released in 2004, version 5.0 achieved even bigger time savings for users. By linking the INCA experiment to the corresponding ECU documentation, the software enabled experts to skip from a measured value to the corresponding place in the relevant documentation at the press of a key. This allowed functions and relationships to be understood more quickly and tasks to be completed more rapidly. •  Version 6.0 added even more benefits for users in the form of the Variable Selection Dialog and the Multi-Recorder. The dialog simplifies configuration by enabling the targeted selection of variables and verifies whether the measurement is possible with the available hardware. •  Version 7.0 introduced open hardware and software interfaces to make both INCA and ETAS measurement hardware compatible with products fromother vendors. This gives users flexibility in choosing their working en- vironment. Regular service packs were intro- duced from version 7.1. This allows ETAS to respond quickly to customer requirements and bring changes to market. •  The revised Calibration Data Manager in version 7.2 includes an improved table view that now shows parameters of two or more data sets. •  Version 7.3, the most recent release, is the first native 64-bit version of INCA and an- other major step forward. By making full use of the available RAM, it opens the door to more elaborate experiments, more project files (which can also be bigger), and a mea- suring rate of up to 40 MByte/s with parallel adjustment of the calibration parameters. Forging the future of ECU development with INCA Today, this efficient ECU development tool is used by almost every OEM and supplier. More than 50,000 users all over the world use it in their day-to-day work. The INCA software interface is now available in German, English, French, Japanese, and Chinese. A comprehensive set of tools based on INCA has long been available for measurement, ECU calibration, and diagnostics. Current develop- ment work focuses on meshing these prod- ucts together to facilitate end-to-end data management and evaluation. This gives users huge benefits in terms of convenience and time savings. One of the cornerstones of this approach was the decision in 2016 to make versions of the completely revamped Measure Data Analyzer V8 available to users on a quarterly basis; the V8.4 version replaced its predeces- sor, MDA V7, at the end of 2019. An interface has already been established between INCA and the EHANDBOOK-NAVIGATOR, making it possible to easily link measurement data with the interactive ECU documentation. This interaction provides a much faster means of finding critical parameters and errors. It also allows measurement results to be verified and a report generated immediately after data acquisition in INCA. This is completely auto- mated thanks to the link with the Enterprise Analytics Toolbox EATB. The next major de- velopment step will be a new Calibration Data Manager. INCA also has a vision for other challenges that will arise in the future. Examples include work- ing with virtual ECUs and buses in scalable simulation environments, domain controllers with microprocessors in new AUTOSAR Adap- tive software architectures, and cloud capa- bilities for applications. All these things are already being addressed and taken forward by INCA developers. ETAS GmbH www.etas.com Website Company Profile Softing Automotive Electronics GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 85540 Haar, Germany Phone +49 (0)89 45 656-420 Fax +49 (0)89 45 656-499 E-Mail info.automotive@softing.com Web www.automotive.softing.com Softing Automotive The core areas of exper tise of the “Automotive Electronics” segment of the Softing Group, diagnostics and testing, provide the industry with key technol- ogies. For 40 years now, leading vehicle manufacturers, system and ECU suppliers have placed their trust in Sof ting as a technology expert. Softing is your specialist for the entire life cycle of electronic control units and systems , from engineer ing through manufacturing to service. Our portfolio comprises hardware and software prod- ucts, customized solutions as well as consulting and engineering support on site. All our developments are based on standardization which is why Softing is an active member of the most important standardization committees in automotive electronics, such as ASAM and ISO. Our customers therefore benefit immediately from the results of standardization. Softing is one of the market leaders with over 90,000 installations in the growth market of test and diagnostic systems in vehicle electronics. All over the world, manufacturers of cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles as well as their suppliers rely on tried and tested tools and solutions from Softing. Advertisement optimize!