Exploring the Genesis and Objectives of AUTOSAR
AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture (AUTOSAR) is a standard for the development of automotive electronic systems. It provides a common software architecture for electronic control units (ECUs) in vehicles, allowing for the easier integration and development of new features. It is a partnership of major automotive manufacturers and suppliers, and its goal is to improve the overall efficiency and flexibility of the automotive software development process.
In this first chapter, we will discuss the motivation behind the development of AUTOSAR, the organization of the partnership, and its aims and objectives. In this chapter, we will cover the following main topics:
- Evolution of the automotive industry
- Introducing the AUTOSAR framework
- Understanding the AUTOSAR standards
- Software architecture and design