Introduction
Today’s automobiles are experiencing a rapid rise in features
and functions delivered through electronic systems. These
complex systems are comprised of numerous electronic control
units (ECUs) containing embedded processors that perform
dedicated functions and communicate through complex layered
networks. The steep growth in the number and complexity of
ECUs is due to larger economic forces that make the underlying
semiconductor process technology ever more capable and ever
more affordable. Unfortunately, as electronic content rises, so does
design complexity. What’s more, competitive forces are driving
shorter design cycles and higher quality, so manufacturers must
deliver product improvements such as better safety, improved fuel
efficiency, and sophisticated infotainment systems in much less
time. The combination of increased design complexity, reduced
time-to-market, and higher quality imposes a difficult design
challenge that often exceeds the capabilities of conventional
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