Addressing the Complete Device Development Cycle for Safety & Security and In-Vehicle Applications
Helping You Focus on Higher-Level Innovation
Networking and consumer technologies are converging in automotive applications in a big way: rear-seat entertainment systems; multimedia in the dashboard; advanced, turn-by-turn navigation; consumer electronics connectivity, from MP3 players to the Internet; and drive-by-wire technology that accommodates increasing requirements for safety and security functionality. Industry analysts predict that by 2010, software and electronics will account for 40 percent of a vehicle's content, and some vehicles may contain 100 million lines of code.
In the infotainment and telematics markets, automotive manufacturers face a difficult challenge: While a vehicle's life cycle may last a decade or more, consumer devices stay current for only a matter of months. This means automakers must design in the flexibility to integrate both current and future consumer devices. They also face complex product development processes and massive configuration management challenges. In safety and security, OEMs and suppliers scramble to enable model-differentiating and life-saving technology into their new designs. They must address the high cost of integration, as well as increasing costs and time-to-market pressures, quality/reliability concerns, and customer loyalty issues.
New infotainment, telematics, and safety and security applications will require collaboration with many vendors, alongside the interoperability of many technologies. In addition, as these devices move from closed, proprietary platforms to connected platforms for application deployment, they will require an open and flexible architecture, as well as expertise from the consumer electronics, aviation, and networking industries. This new connectivity will create even more complexity. OEMs and suppliers will need to manage a vast array of applications, operating systems, board support packages (BSPs), and drivers.
Why Wind River
Wind River is ready. We already have a successful track record powering some of the most popular vehicle brands in the world. We are the industry leader and trusted partner for automotive solutions.
We offer two run-time options—VxWorks and Linux—and a specialized Wind River automotive platform that works with either OS. From industry-specific hardware partnerships and BSPs to preintegrated middleware for essential networking, security, and graphics functionality, Wind River Platform for Automotive Devices brings the DSO advantage to the entire development process.
Our complete solution includes your choice of run-time platforms, multiple options for real-time performance, an Eclipse-based development suite, industry-leading diagnostics and management solutions, and an Automotive Services Practice to speed your time-to-market. To learn more about Wind River automotive solutions, contact us today.
Automotive Solutions: We provide the only solution that offers you a choice of run-time platforms for the complete infotainment, telematics, and safety and security device development life cycle.
Standards: From AUTOSAR to the Consumer Electronics Linux Forum, we are committed to open industry standards.
Partners: Our extensive ecosystem of leading automotive applications providers enables our customers to focus on value-add features and faster time-to-market.
