| dSPACE Magazine 2/2009, Jul 2009 |
Scenarios for introducing the AUTOSAR standard. The starting situation with regard to developing electronic control units (ECUs) is probably similar in almost every case: Development methods have been introduced, tool chains and processes are in place and in action. These are occasionally optimized – but obviously never revolutionized if it can be avoided. After all, the main goal is to put new products on the market quickly and successfully, using efficient tools and processes, and not to waste time fiddling with the infrastructure. Then along comes a new standard which impacts numerous development areas, and it is not always convenient.