Testing the Verification and Validation Capability of a DCP-Based Interface for Distributed Real-Time Applications

• DOI: 10.3390/electronics12244919
• Publication Date: 2023-12-06T13:48:32Z
• Authors: Mikel Segura; Alejandro J. Cald...; Tomaso Poggi; Rafael Barcena
• Keywords: Interface (matter); Adaptability; Co-Simulation

Cyber–physical systems (CPS) integrate diverse elements developed by various vendors, often dispersed geographically, posing significant development challenges. This paper presents an improved version of our previously co-simulation interface based on the non-proprietary Distributed Co-Simulation Protocol (DCP) standard, now optimized for broader hardware platform compatibility. The core contributions include a demonstration interface’s hardware-agnostic capabilities and its straightforward adaptability across different platforms. Furthermore, we provide comparative analysis against original DCP. It is validated via X-in-the-Loop simulations, reinforcing versatility applicability in scenarios, such as distributed real-time executions, verification validation processes, or Intellectual Property protection.