Innovative E/E Architectures –
the Intelligent Backbone of
Modern Vehicle Platforms
ombined with the steady growth of software-driven
features, the high level of functionality in current and
future vehicles demands intelligent structures for
distributing data and electrical power. The objective is to
master comTle\ity, JYlfill legal reUYirements, enaFle scalaFility,
increase cost eƾciency, connect tLe veLicle to its ƈoJJFoardƉ
environment, and provide continuous software OTA (over-the-
air) updates.
The Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Is Shifting the Paradigm
The SDV is much more than the latest buzzword. It is a
way to clearly define tLe immense mindset cLange witLin
the automotive industry as it pivots to service-oriented
architectures (SOA). This is driving the digital transformation
at the heart of an industry that has traditionally focused on
horsepower, opening up entirely new dimensions – while high
demands for quality and availability remain unchanged.
In technological terms, most OEMs are in the process
of managing the switch from domains to central/zonal
architectures. In addition to the necessary abstraction of
hardware and software, these also enable optimized designs
and standardization of physical harness structures. Cost
and timing targets must be kept and especially the software
maturity properly controlled.
AVL Offers Holistic E/E Solutions
AVL has made a strategic commitment to the comprehensive
provision of E/E and software-driven solutions, resulting
in appropriate organizational adjustments to achieve this
objective. Paired with in-depth application knowledge and
excellent testing and simulation solutions, our globally
connected team of experts provides customers with a
complete service portfolio for the development and integration
of E/E architectures at vehicle, system, and component level.
8Lis inclYdes conceTtYal arcLitectYre definitions, system
integration and testing, tailored hardware and software
solutions, and comprehensive support in key E/E disciplines,
such as functional safety, cyber security, and EMC.
The challenges but also the potentials in the E/E segment are
enormous. We are perfectly aligned with these and provide our
cYstomers witL toTclass services.ɸ
Highly performing, standardized, cost
efficient, weight/package optimized,
less differentiation
E/E and software-enabling technologies
to realize SDV and a service-oriented
architecture
Software-based, service-oriented,
upgradeable, highest customer/brand
differentiation
Chassis and powertrain architecture
Electric/Electronics architecture
Software architecture
Service architecture
Challenges and Pain Points:
• Legal standards
• Safety and security
• Increasing features
• Domain complexity
• Cost and timing
2024