Federated Simulation Standard Working Group

Charter

The charter of the Federated Simulation Standard Working Group is to establish cross-industry collaboration to improve the interoperability of product and environment simulation, models and components using existing and new open standards.

Chair: Martin Barnasconi, NXP
Vice Chair: Mark Burton, Qualcomm

Scope

The intent of the Federated Simulation Standard (FSS) is to develop a standard and open infrastructure to enable interoperability of established modeling and simulation standards, technologies and tools as part of a distributed, orchestrated simulation ecosystem. A standardized interface will enable interoperability of modeling and simulation throughout the product lifecycle.

Background

There are many different simulation approaches and standards from multiple industries such as avionics, space, semiconductor, automotive, and mechatronics. The goal is to leverage and connect existing industry standards and formats to facilitate modeling, integration, and simulation of complex systems and systems-of-systems. The need for a federated simulation ecosystem is not new; various standards and technologies have been developed in the last few decades to address it. However, many of these solutions have an industry or application specific focus and do not necessarily address interoperability across industrial segments. This cross-industry aspect is increasingly important because of the diverse companies in a supply chain that are sharing and integrating more diverse models, simulators and components. In turn, this drives the need for interoperability and the development of a standardized and open infrastructure.

The FSS WG was started as a Proposed Working Group in August 2023. The Accellera Board of Directors approved it as an official Working Group in June 2024.

Federated Simulation User Group

In parallel to the FSS WG, a Federated Simulation User Group (FSUG) has been established as a discussion platform for cross-industry coordination and collaboration. The FSUG is central to the initiative’s mission. By encouraging open participation and frequent meetings, the FSUG invites insights from a broad community of engineers, developers, and organizations, enriching the standard with real-world experience. Its role in guiding the standard ensures that the direction of federated simulation aligns with the needs of its users, both today and in the future. Download the form to participate in the user group. Read an article from the November 2024 Accellera newsletter.

Join this Working Group

If you are an employee of an Accellera member company and wish to participate in the Federated Simulation Standard WG, please log in or create an account in the Accellera Workspace. Once you are logged in to the Workspace, select "View Workgroups", select Federated Simulation Standard Working Group, and click the Join button.

Resources

Introduction to the Federated Simulation Standard - July 2023

Accellera Federated Simulation User Group (FSUG) Kickoff Meeting - July 2024