This whitepaper from ETAS offers manufacturers and suppliers support in reorganizing their processes for the development of modern microcontroller software. It begins with an introduction to the importance of vehicle microcontrollers and the steps required for software development during an ECU generation change. The five biggest challenges in the development process are then highlighted and possible solutions presented. It is emphasized that the challenges vary from company to company and depend on factors such as the degree of digitalization, tool landscape, the amount of legacy software and hardware setup. Nevertheless, it is beneficial for every player in the automotive industry to know the big picture, the common problems and possible remedies. (oe)
