Megatrends such as automated driving, connected cars, smart devices, and e-mobility are on the rise, requiring scalable in-vehicle software architecture, dependable systems with more computing power, and solutions for fail-operational systems. The more systems are included in a vehicle network, the more complex the communication between the electronic control units (ECUs) becomes. There is a need for high bandwidth to support the increasing data transfer needs of future networks in the cars, such as automotive Ethernet can offer. Furthermore, hardware and software separation demands an independent execution of multiple environments on a single ECU opening a need for virtual machines.

Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR-complementary Ethernet solutions

Elektrobit’s products support the whole range of architectures from domain-oriented to centralized, up to tomorrow’s zonal architectures. Thus, Elektrobit’s product portfolio is the solution for existing and future vehicle infrastructure design approaches. Elektrobit’s EB zoneo SwitchCore is an industry-first, intelligent automotive-grade switch firmware to handle the ever-increasing network functions to enhance the scalability, safety, and security of vehicles. The functionality of automotive Ethernet switches is boosted by implementing networking functions (routing, gateways, intrusion detection and prevention systems, etc.) as a switch firmware. Furthermore, EB zoneo VSwitch is a virtualization module that mimics switch functionalities to provide fast and reliable communication between virtual machines (VMs) and Ethernet networks. It helps the network communication to operate in an efficient and optimized way.

Integration into communication stacks based on Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR

CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet solutions are all seamlessly integrated into the communication stack of EB tresos AutoCore and EB corbos AdaptiveCore, which encompasses the AUTOSAR communication services for vehicle network communication. These solutions provide not only highly optimized performance, but also cover a very broad range of hardware devices, such as communication-specific transceivers and communication drivers.

Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) for CAN and Ethernet

Together with PlaxidityX, Elektrobit offers coupled network management and cybersecurity for CAN and Ethernet communication stacks. Extension of IDPS allows the early detection and prevention of external attacks for in-vehicle networks. EB zoneo SwitchCore Shield is an automotive-grade switch firmware in combination with the Ethernet IDPS library that is the winning combination for E/E architectures which require high performance, flexibility, and strong protection against cyber threats. PlaxidityX CAN IDPS brings together advanced security features for robust network protection – from ongoing monitoring to proactive intrusion detection and prevention mechanisms.