This article discusses designing and implementing fault management in embedded systems, focusing on automotive and industrial control contexts.
It presents a layered fault-handling approach involving the Application Layer, DEM Wrapper, LLSW Logic, and Hardware Monitoring.
Challenges like debounce logic, timing sensitivity, and noisy analog readings are highlighted, with lessons from case studies.
Recommendations include fault suppression through retry filters and handling inaccuracies using median filters.
The architecture consists of four layers: Application Layer, DEM Wrapper, LLSW Fault Log, and Hardware Monitoring Layer, with real-world insights.
Key functions of layers include querying fault states, managing fault metadata, translating raw data to meaningful conditions, and interacting with physical components.
Lessons from a case study on a heater fault during preconditioning emphasize the importance of fault diagnosis and resolution.
Recommendations cover aspects like maturing logic, retry implementation, debouncing, visual logging, and environmental testing.
Fault management in embedded systems requires careful tuning, validation, and resilience against noisy signals.
A robust fault management design ensures responsiveness, stability, and traceability, crucial for safety-critical systems.