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Automotive middleware

Your backbone for seamless and reliable integration

As vehicles become software-defined platforms, the demand for advanced features like autonomous driving increases software complexity. Automotive middleware is crucial for integrating disparate software components, managing real-time data, and enabling scalable, updatable vehicle architectures.

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Middleware is a software layer between the OS or hardware and application software in an ECU. It bridges communication within the vehicle's software architecture, allowing applications to be developed, maintained, and upgraded independently by decoupling them from hardware. By abstracting the hardware, middleware provides a standardized interface for seamless software interaction.

ETAS develops automotive middleware solutions that serve as the backbone for reliable software integration.

Tackling the key challenges in automotive middleware

Integration of diverse software components

Middleware connects various software modules forcompatibility and efficient communication.

Real-time data management

It manages real-time data from sensors for timely decisions in safety-critical systems.

Scalability and upgradability

Middleware supports scalable architectures, enabling easy updates and future-proofing.

All your customized middleware solutions from a reliable partner

Diagram of In-Vehicle Software Factory Architecture
ETAS provides software and tools for customized automotive middleware solutions, including AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive, edge middleware, and deterministic middleware for ADAS/AD systems. Our Middleware consulting services support the design and implementation of middleware architectures to meet your specific needs.
"Middleware is the glue that binds software components together, ensuring functionality, safety, efficiency, and adaptability in an evolving mobility landscape."
Nigel Tracey, Vice President RTA Solutions at ETAS

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AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive

At ETAS, we offer ECU platform software for AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive solutions. With over 20 years of experience, our software runs error-free on more than 3 billion ECUs.

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Deterministic middleware solution for ADAS/AD

ETAS Deterministic middleware solution for automated driving systems (ADAS/AD) supports architecture modelling and high-performance communication.

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Edge middleware solution

Our Edge middleware solution accelerates application development with cutting-edge middleware, user-friendly tools, on-site integration, engineering services, and expert consulting.

Benefit from using ETAS middleware solutions

Modularity and scalability
Software developers can create modular software components that can be reused across different ECUs, reducing development time and costs. New features and functionalities can be added without significant software re-engineering.

Safety and performance enhancement
Many critical functions in a vehicle, such as engine control, require real-time responsiveness. We provide the necessary tools and protocols for ECUs to exchange data quickly with minimal latency.

Simplified updates
Our middleware simplifies the process of updating ECU software, allowing manufacturers to deliver over-the-air (OTA) updates, enhancing vehicle functionality and security without requiring extensive hardware changes.

Enhanced diagnostics
The diagnostic stack of our middleware enables secure diagnostic communication within the vehicle, making it easier to identify and resolve issues in the field. This capability is essential for ensuring the reliability and safety of modern vehicles.

Simple integration
We enable the integration of a wide array of hardware and software components within an ECU, ensuring the seamless operation of various vehicle systems.

Time-saving development
By providing a standardized framework for communication and software development, middleware reduces the time and effort required to develop ECU software. This efficiency is crucial for meeting tight development schedules and getting vehicles to the market faster.

Future-proofing
With the automotive industry's shift towards autonomous driving, electric vehicles, and advanced connectivity, middleware offers a way to future-proof ECU software. It allows for the seamless integration of new technologies and features as they emerge, ensuring that vehicles remain competitive and up-to-date.

Cross-platform compatibility
Our middleware helps bridge different hardware and software platforms used in the automotive Industry, leading to greater flexibility in ECU design.

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