Driving Progress: Case Studies From Research & Pre-Development and Series ECU Development Initiatives

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At easycore, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and reliable solutions across a wide range of industries. Below, we highlight some of our key projects in Research & Pre-Development and Series ECU Development, showcasing our expertise and commitment to excellence.

Research & Pre-Development

1. Secure Global Time Distribution in Vehicles

  • Objective: Develop a secure mechanism for distributing synchronized time across vehicle networks.
  • Solution: Implemented a robust protocol to ensure accurate and tamper-proof time synchronization, critical for time-sensitive applications like autonomous driving and diagnostics.

2. Extension of AUTOSAR SecOC for Diagnostic Integration

  • Objective: Enhance the AUTOSAR Secure Onboard Communication (SecOC) module to support secure diagnostics.
  • Solution: Extended SecOC to enable secure communication between diagnostic tools and vehicle ECUs, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

3. Performance Evaluation of Cryptographic Algorithms on Automotive Microcontrollers

  • Objective: Assess the performance of cryptographic algorithms on resource-constrained automotive microcontrollers.
  • Solution: Conducted extensive benchmarking to identify the most efficient algorithms for encryption, hashing, and digital signatures, balancing performance and security.
  • Objective: Create reusable design patterns for AUTOSAR-compliant model-based development.
  • Solution: Developed standardized templates and workflows to streamline the development process and ensure compliance with AUTOSAR standards.

5. Secure Key Distribution in Vehicles via Diagnostics

  • Objective: Enable secure distribution of cryptographic keys within vehicle networks using diagnostic interfaces.
  • Solution: Designed a secure protocol for key distribution, ensuring that keys are transmitted and stored securely to prevent unauthorized access.

Series ECU Development

1. TIER-1 Climate Control Unit for BMW

  • Scope:
    • Supported the architecture design and configuration of AUTOSAR 4.x Basic Software (BSW).
    • Implemented Complex Device Drivers (CDDs) for hardware-software communication.
    • Developed components for motor control, rear window heating, and other functionalities.
    • Configured and integrated vehicle diagnostics according to AUTOSAR standards.
  • Outcome: Delivered a high-performance climate control unit that meets BMW’s stringent quality and safety requirements.

2. TIER-1 Battery Management System for BMW

  • Scope:
    • Assisted in architecture design and configuration of AUTOSAR 4.x BSW.
    • Configured and integrated vehicle diagnostics.
    • Integrated OEM-specific modules and application software.
  • Outcome: Provided a reliable and efficient battery management system, ensuring optimal performance and safety for BMW’s electric vehicles.

3. TIER-1 Electronic Power Steering System

  • Scope:
    • Supported the specification of requirements for the entire platform.
    • Assisted in the design of the system architecture.
  • Outcome: Delivered a robust and scalable architecture for an electronic power steering system, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

4. TIER-1 Seatbelt Pretensioner for General Motors (GM)

  • Scope:
    • Supported the architecture design and configuration of AUTOSAR 4.x BSW.
    • Implemented components for seatbelt pretensioner functionality.
    • Configured and integrated vehicle diagnostics.
    • Integrated OEM-specific modules and application software.
    • Optimized task scheduling for improved system performance.
  • Outcome: Delivered a high-performance seatbelt pretensioner system that enhances vehicle safety and meets GM’s requirements.

Why Choose easycore?

  • Proven Expertise: Our track record of successful projects demonstrates our ability to deliver high-quality solutions across diverse industries.
  • End-to-End Support: From research and pre-development to series production, we provide comprehensive support at every stage of your project.
  • Innovation-Driven: We leverage the latest technologies and methodologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: We work closely with our clients to ensure their needs are met and their expectations exceeded.

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