Understanding the significance of the RTE
The collaborative efforts of the RTE and VFB enable efficient utilization of the underlying BSW layer, decoupling SWCs from specific implementations. This separation fosters flexibility and portability, allowing SWCs to seamlessly integrate into different automotive systems while benefiting from the standardized AUTOSAR framework.
Figure 4.11 shows how RTE acts as a middleware between the Application layer and the BSW layer.
Figure 4.11 – RTE as a middle layer
The main features of the RTE layer are as follows:
- RTE as middleware: The RTE can be seen as a form of middleware that provides a standardized interface for SWCs. It abstracts the complexities of lower-level operations, such as data exchange mechanisms, task scheduling, and network management, presenting a simplified interface to the application layer. This allows application developers to focus on the core business logic while minimizing...
