RESHAPING VEHICLE’S FUTURE ARCHITECTURES
Unlock intelligent mobility possibilities
FROM A DOMAIN TO A CENTRALIZED ARCHITECTURE
Automated or autonomous driving, connectivity, infotainment and shared mobility lead to increasing E/E architecture complexity whilst requests more safety and operational reliability of the whole system. The growth of electronic features, number of controllers and the associated wiring are major contributors to the cost and weight of the vehicle. Hence truck OEMs are shifting towards centralized architecture : a High Performance Computer (HPC) and zone controllers for cab & chassis functions, decoupling Hardware and Software, heading towards Software Defined Vehicle.
High Power Computing (HPC) at the heart of the architecture :
As an expert in embedded architecture ACTIA has the capabilities of developing Central High Performance Computers (HPC) : these “super Brain” platform with high computing and storage capabilities, designed to also support Artificial Intelligence, process the datas sent to and from the zone controllers. It is the key element for a simplified, more scalable and modular architecture, lowering weight, costs and power consumption, which is even more crucial for electrical trucks.
Cabin and chassis Zone Controllers for increasing capabilities
The zone controllers and I/O extenders developed by ACTIA, defined according to their locations, ensure the safe and cybersecure execution of various functions, such as:
- Door management
- Driver workplace zone controller
- Access & immobilizer management
- Exterior & interior lighting
- Driveline management
- Bodybuilder interface
- Suspension control
Access & immobilizer management
Door management
Driver workplace zone controller
Exterior & interior lighting
Driveline management
Bodybuilder interface
Suspension control
Towards a Software Defined Vehicle
ACTIA partners with big actors to loosely couple software and hardware help a smooth and mastered transition to Software Defined Vehicle. This new approach offers infinite possibilities, paves the way for service-oriented features and allow meet customers’ increasing expectations.