Customer
Haldex
"Helix QAC is indispensable..."Helix QAC is an indispensable part of our development process. It is inconceivable that we would ship any safety-critical software without using this tool to check our code." "
Haldex Needs to Deliver High-Quality Embedded Code
Haldex needs to deliver high-quality embedded code.
And to do that, they need to:
- Prevent defects and continuously improve quality (maintaining certification to ISO/TS 16949).
- Manage a large codebase — and analyze projects containing more than 90,000 lines of code.
- Identify genuine non-compliances in code — while minimizing noise (false positives).
Today, Haldex achieves these quality goals by using Helix QAC for C and C++.
Better Code Quality in Automotive Brake Systems in C
MISRA compliance isn't mandated by Haldex's customers. But Haldex views MISRA compliance a must for developing high-quality code in safety-critical applications.
That's why Haldex has been using Helix QAC for MISRA C compliance since 2002. This static analyzer for C is an essential part of Haldex's development process for safety-critical braking systems.
They use Helix QAC to:
- Analyze up to 90,000 lines of C code.
- Identify noncompliance with the MISRA C ruleset.
- Minimize false positives — and eliminate false negatives.
Better Defect Detection in Smart Trailer Management Systems in C++
When the company began developing its Fleet+ smart trailer management system, they added Helix QAC for C++.
The Fleet+ application doesn't have an immediate direct impact on safety. So, it doesn't need to comply with the same strict standards as their braking system.
But, any defects in Fleet+ would be visible to users. So, they decided to use Helix QAC for C++ to prevent defects — and eliminate them earlier.
How Haldex Achieved ROI in 18 Months
Before adding Helix QAC for C++, Haldex analyzed all the C++ code generated over the previous 12 months.
“We found that 25% of the defects that escaped from the coding phase and were discovered during unit and system testing would have been identified earlier by Helix QAC for C++. It took us on average of two man days longer to fix any defect discovered later in the process. As a result, the payback on Helix QAC for C++ was less than 18 months."
— Robin Sayce-Jones, Senior Software Engineer at Haldex
Improve Your Code Quality With Helix QAC
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