AUTOSAR Development (Part 3): ECU SW Design and Configuration

ABSTRACT

After the system-level design is completed and the SW development is at least initiated, the ECU design and configuration can start. The task is to configure the AUTOSAR Basic SW (BSW) modules to operate according to the needs of the application SW. The AUTOSAR BSW provides a complete embedded SW platform, with services such as task scheduling, memory protection, NVRAM management, communication, diagnostics, cryptographic services, etc. - more of less every service the application SW of an automotive ECU needs. Configuring an ECU's BSW can be complex and error prone unless supported by adequate tooling and the appropriate methodology. In this session we will see how to configure the BSW of the ECU according to the needs of the application, using input from the previous design steps. We will demonstrate the power of a top-down development approach combined with design automation for the ECU configuration task.