Embedded testing
Why trust a1qa with embedded testing services?
Setting up an appropriate testing infrastructure for various devices and platforms
Creating environment simulators to replicate real-world functionality
Designing test cases around a variety of applicable conditions, programming constraints, and critical system behaviors
Tailoring the testing stack for complex embedded solutions
Complying with international industry-specific standards to meet client expectations across projects
All-round embedded software testing
Functional features
We validate the functionality, stability, and compatibility of firmware and check for potential errors by feeding relevant test data into the system.
Non-functional features
We test embedded systems in the constrictive conditions of time, energy, data capturing scope, and more.
Environment
We assess the system performance in a simulated environment using prototypes, hardware emulation, and other methods.
a1qa’s embedded testing is industry-tailored
Our methodologies
Black box
Based on the specs, we check the system with a well-chosen set of techniques, technologies, and tools, running the tests concurrently and in sync with your development team.
White box
We perform comprehensive testing of your embedded product inside out at every incremental stage of the development to ensure its integrity and reliability at all levels.
Grey box
We take the best of the two methods – black-box and white-box testing – and expand the test coverage to 100% of cases, ensuring maximized QA efficiency.
a1qa’s testing service suite
Unit testing
We view the system as a number of units and check each to spot errors at the earliest project stages.
1. Software
We test functions and classes.
2. System
We test units combining code and hardware components.
Integration testing
We combine hardware and software units into groups and test how well they operate at these two levels:
1. Software / Hardware
We test combined software and hardware units progressively.
2. System
We test an integrated hardware and software combination as a complete embedded system.
System validation
We check whether the embedded system runs according to the target specifications and requirements.
Security testing
We test the embedded system exposure to security risks in the context of interconnected machines, electronics, and mobile devices.
Testing automation
a1qa extensively uses automated test scripts and custom automated testing tools to remove time constraints and prevent regression errors from leaking into further testing stages.
With a1qa, you get
20+ years of experience
Effective cost optimization and control
System modeling proficiency
Safety-centric approach and support
Unique ‘mix-and-match’ of SQA best practices
Expertise in 11+ business domains
Frequently asked questions
Embedded QA involves validating crucial software functionality and non-functional aspects in real-world conditions. To do this, testing teams can run unit tests on code and hardware, check system behavior in simulated environments, and ensure that energy and timing limits are met, using embedded testing solutions tailored to specific equipment and interfaces.
A dedicated team of QA engineers typically handles embedded testing. They set up infrastructure simulators, tailor tests to hardware-specific constraints, and check software compliance with industry standards. Their expertise often spans hardware/software integration, real-time system checks, and knowledge of specialized tooling.
Detecting issues like sensor malfunctions, timing conflicts, or resource limitations early in the project with the help of embedded testing, companies can prevent expensive recalls, reworks, or safety risks. Conducting this type of testing also helps optimize resource usage, which can save money throughout the product’s entire lifecycle and deliver better outcomes for customers.
Teams can use international and industry-specific guidelines during embedded testing—like IEC 62304 for medical devices or other safety and reliability standards—to verify hardware-software integrity and ensure regulatory compliance.