Microcomputers and Related Technologies: Enlargement of Software Size, Algorithms, Architectures, Hierarchy Design, Functional Decomposition, and Standardization
Hideaki Ishihara · Encyclopedia of Automotive Engineering · 2014
Abstract Automotive electronics have been advancing rapidly in the successful pursuit of environmental friendliness, safety, comfort, and convenience. These advancements have been achieved through the adoption of microcomputers, which now total to approximately 100 in each luxury car. This chapter describes the histories and future directions of automotive microcomputers, software, algorithms, architectures, hierarchy design, functional decomposition, and international standardization [ OSEK (open systems and the corresponding interfaces for automotive electronics) and AUTOSAR (automotive open system architecture)], while considering semiconductor technologies and their applications in automotive electronics. These issues will continue to become increasingly important in the realization of further green and dependable automotive systems. The chapter describes the histories and future directions with regard to both microcomputers and software in automotive electronics, while considering semiconductor technologies and their applications.