(CS)2 for Distributed Control Systems: A Better Approach to Developing and Maintaining ECU SW
Date Published: 2007-10-30
Paper Number:2007-01-4182
DOI: 10.4271/2007-01-4182
Citation:
Yoder, J., Guthrie, B., and Stabe, J., "(CS)2 for Distributed Control Systems: A Better Approach to Developing and Maintaining ECU SW," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-4182, 2007, doi:10.4271/2007-01-4182.
Author(s):
Jeremy Yoder - DISTek Integration, Inc.
Bryan Guthrie - DISTek Integration, Inc.
Jason Stabe - DISTek Integration, Inc.
Abstract:
Electronic control units (ECUs) offer a modular, networked approach to real time machine control and diagnostics. Software embedded in these controllers offer agile and customizable solutions because of the intimate relationship with the ECU hardware and its inputs/outputs. In an idealistic view, embedded software should support the machine's life - 30 years or longer. Developing and maintaining software for these systems requires a strategy. A framework demonstrating common building blocks and long-term centralized support for ECUs on a machine is presented. This strategy reduces the detailed knowledge of the specific machine controls needed by ECU developers and provides the components and infrastructure key to extending the life and functionality of the ECU.
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