Mouser's new EIT series takes you through the Zonal architecture of software-defined vehicles

June 11, 2024 – As the number of electronic components used in automotive technology continues to increase, designers are turning to Zonal architecture to maximize the efficiency of each subsystem while making it easier to manage the hardware and software stack of the entire vehicle. Mouser Electronics, an authorized global distributor of electronic components and industrial automation products focused on introducing new products, today announced the launch of a new issue of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, introducing the advantages of Zonal architecture and the enhanced connectivity it provides for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This issue of the EIT technology content series will delve into the design concept of Zonal architecture, virtualization and its applications, and how it will drive future automotive innovation.

As the automotive industry shifts toward electric vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems, these modern designs require a lot of hardware and software upgrades. By dividing the vehicle into different areas that meet specific functions and implementing an on-board computing platform, vehicle performance can be optimized. This approach will improve the reliability of the vehicle, enhance the performance of the vehicle, and extend the service life of the vehicle, ultimately making driving a vehicle an immersive experience. This issue of Mouser's EIT series explores how this new architecture opens up many possibilities for automotive design and engineering.

Welcome to the Tech Between You and Me podcast, where Mouser Director of Technical Content Raymond Yan discusses the complexity of advanced architectures with ETAS CTO Christian Uebber . They describe the software and hardware changes required to transition to new computing platforms and emphasize the importance of various considerations when co-designing.

Raymond Yan said: "In our new episode of Talks, we explore the possibilities of moving to Zonal architecture. This forward-looking approach will revolutionize vehicle space design, and we will discuss its various applications in depth with leading experts in the field."

This series includes several technical articles, infographics, and videos that introduce the rise of SDVs and how Zonal architecture can improve vehicle safety, efficiency, and personalization. These resources will provide guidance for automotive engineers considering taking advantage of this new network architecture.

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