AUTOSAR Expertise

Boosting Efficiency in Next-Gen ECU Development.

The automotive landscape is experiencing a transformative shift. Consumers are demanding increasingly personalized and feature-rich driving experiences without compromising on safety. The rise of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and technologies like V2X communication and over-the-air (OTA) software updates necessitates a significant leap forward in ECU software capabilities.

This evolution presents an opportunity for innovation through strategic ECU consolidation. Manufacturers can unlock new possibilities by reducing the number of individual controllers and integrating System-on-Chip (SoC) components. Established platforms like Classic AUTOSAR and Adaptive AUTOSAR play a crucial role in this transformation.

How Acsia Can Help?

Acsia’s capabilities span the complete spectrum of AUTOSAR, addressing the various requirements of ECUs.

Software Design & Development

Knowledge across consulting, design, and development with various AUTOSAR stacks and micro-controllers.

  • Consulting
    • Impact Assessment
    • Adoption Framework
  • Platform Development: Leverage wide experience in multi-core Classic AUTOSAR platforms and automotive micro-controllers for efficient development.
    • MCAL/CDD Development
    • Standard Development
    • Standardization of Existing CDDs for AUTOSAR
    • Porting, Migration, Configuration, and Support
    • Classic AUTOSAR Stack Vendors: Vector Informatik – DaVinci Configurator Pro/DaVinci Developer, Elektrobit – Tresos Studio, AVIN Systems, Dassault Systèmes – AUTOSAR Builder
    • Micro-controllers: Renesas, Infineon, NXP, ST, Cypress etc.
  • Application Development: Portable application component development.
    • Custom SWC development
    • Model-Based Design & Development
Integration, Verification & Validation

Expertise in establishing continuous integration pipelines, test automation infrastructure, undertaking software to vehicle level testing, and SIL/MIL/HIL simulation and testing.

  • Integration
    • OEM SWC (Software Component) + BSW (Basic Software) + MCAL (Micro-Controller Abstraction Layer)
    • Continuous Integration
    • Automated Integration Testing
  • Verification & Validation
    • Acceptance Testing Framework
    • Test Automation
    • Specific Testing (OEM/Tier-I)
System Health Profiling & Performance Optimization
  • In-house AUTOSAR performance tracers & visualizers
    • Extensible and configurable System Health Tracing & Profiling Suite capable of
      • Boot and Application Tracing
      • CPU Profiling
      • Memory Profiling
      • Stack Profiling
      • NVM / Flash Dump Analysis

Acsia’s AUTOSAR capabilities are designed to support OEMs to migrate to standardized architectures and enable ECU consolidation. Comprehensive MCAL development solutions from Acsia, pave the way for the next generation of automobiles.

Project Highlights

Integrated Digital Cockpit for a luxury German OEM through a German Tier-1

Takeover of entire IOC SW responsibility, software maintenance and software integration of all the product lines.

A Fail-Safe DC-DC System for an Autonomous Vehicle Platform of a renowned German OEM

An end-to-end solution ensuring AUTOSAR integration, FuSa compliance, and ASPICE standards, covering design, validation, diagnostics, and automated HIL testing.

Reusable Cockpit Platform for a Tier-1

Development of reusable Cockpit platform in AUTOSAR Version 4.3.

ADAS ECU for a Finnish Tier-1

Software development and validation of an on-board system for Adaptive Cruise Control feature.

Gateway for a North American OEM through a German Tier-1

Design, development and testing of Cybersecurity base and application SW components for a smart gateway system with CAN message authentication.
Interacting with the classic AUTOSAR stack vendor, made updates to it.

Rear Seat Entertainment system for a German OEM through a Japanese Tier-1

Development of rear sear entertainment system in AUTOSAR Version 4.2.2. Acsia Enhanced system security, innovative software architecture, streamlined integration and development processes, compliance with automotive standards.

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Why Acsia?

What’s In It For You

Simplified ECU Development

OEMs can focus on developing application-specific functionalities rather than reinventing the wheel for basic software functions, thanks to AUTOSAR’s modular pre-defined software components and standardized interfaces.

Efficient Resource Utilization

OEMs can select and configure AUTOSAR’s standard set of basic software modules (BSW) based on their specific ECU needs, ensuring efficient resource utilization.

Faster Development Cycles

AUTOSAR promotes Model-Based Development (MBD) allowing for early error detection, easier configuration, and improved code generation, leading to faster development cycles, better software quality and reliability, and enhanced interoperability between ECUs from different suppliers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AUTOSAR, and why is it important in automotive software development?

AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) is a global development partnership that establishes standardized software architecture for automotive electronic control units. It ensures the scalability, and transferability of software, and addresses safety and availability requirements, facilitating collaboration among various partners in the automotive industry.

What AUTOSAR services does Acsia provide for automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers?

Acsia offers end-to-end AUTOSAR services, including configuration, integration, validation, and Functional Safety compliance for Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR platforms. The company’s expertise spans system architecture, ECU software development, and testing, ensuring seamless implementation across automotive applications.

What kind of projects has Acsia delivered in AUTOSAR?

  • Integrated Digital Cockpit for a luxury German OEM through a German Tier-1.
  • A Fail-Safe DC-DC System for an Autonomous Vehicle Platform of a renowned German OEM.
  • Reusable Cockpit Platform for a Tier-1.
  • ADAS ECU for a Finnish Tier-1.
  • Gateway for a North American OEM through a German Tier-1.
  • Rear Seat Entertainment system for a German OEM through a Japanese Tier-1.

How does Acsia's expertise in AUTOSAR contribute to ECU consolidation and the development of next-generation automotive systems?

Acsia’s proficiency in both Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR platforms enables them to assist manufacturers in consolidating ECUs by integrating System-on-Chip components. This approach reduces the number of individual controllers, paving the way for innovative, feature-rich, and safe driving experiences in next-generation automotive systems.

Can Acsia assist with the development and validation of on-board systems for features like Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)?

Yes, Acsia offers software development and validation services for on-board systems implementing features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, by utilizing Classic AUTOSAR stack vendors and providing comprehensive system testing and validation to ensure reliable and safe operation.

How does Acsia enable Adaptive AUTOSAR integration with Android Automotive OS?

Acsia specializes in integrating Adaptive AUTOSAR stacks into the Android Automotive OS Vehicle Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL). The company’s expertise in SOME/IP-based inter-ECU communication enhances vehicle software modularity, ensuring smooth interaction between infotainment, safety, and connected services.

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