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Discover how our edge computers are working behind-the-scenes in transforming intelligent logistics with #AGV and #AutonomousRobotics technologies! #ruggededgecomputing #edgeAI #edgecomputing #embeddedsystems

🔐 Security Blog Alert! 🔐 Check out the Synopsys Inc blog post "Automotive Safety Now Requires Data Security" that I wrote with my colleague Dana Neustadter. 🚗🔒 "From seatbelts and antilock brakes to airbags and electronic stability control, the automotive industry has introduced numerous safety innovations over the decades to reduce accidents and save lives. With vehicles becoming more connected and automated, the concept of safety is now expanding beyond physical safeguards to include digital protections. After all, a car that is vulnerable to hacking can potentially be compromised, posing significant risks to drivers, passengers, and others on the road. As a result, data security is becoming an increasingly critical component of automotive safety." #automotivesecurity #datasecurity #hardwaresecurity #semiconductors

The automotive sector “is transitioning to more centralized domain compute architectures—zonal architectures—which support more applications in the car," says Dana Neustadter. “You now have a heterogeneous computing and sensing environment in vehicles, with sophisticated capabilities, including 360° perception and AI.” An HSM defines a cryptographic boundary that includes some of the technology designed and supplied by a third party. For example, nonvolatile memory and eFuses are highly specialized components that may not be developed by Synopsys, but they still need to be included in the cryptographic boundary. Functions such as cryptographic keys are protected within that boundary. Mike Borza explains how tRoot HSM from Synopsis embeds safety mechanisms.

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💳 Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) will be the future in automotive industry and road transportation. 💱 ANPR will be integrated with the country’s dominant payment system, known as the unified payments interface, or UPI. 🧠 Calsoft and NVIDIA are the brains behind this innovation. 📖 Know more about this here -> https://lnkd.in/gA2MQPeU #Calsoft #Nvidia #ANPR #UPI #Toll #Highways #RoadSafety #Automotive #functionalsafety #iso26262 #cybersecurity #productengineering #genAI #llm

🚗 With advancements in #automotive technology, it's now easier than ever to upgrade your car's #software over the air. But be cautious - while these updates can bring new features and bug fixes, they also expose your car's #electronic components to potential threats. Make sure to stay vigilant and keep your car's firmware up to date for a safe and feature-rich driving experience! https://hubs.li/Q02tLn7V0 #CarTech #FirmwareUpdates 🚗🔧📱

Thank you Pat Brans for capturing good insights about the status of automotive safety and security, and the value of security solutions, including automotive HSMs. #eetimes #automotivehsm #automotivesecurity #hardwaresecurity #iso21434 #iso26262 #synopsys

TI Introduces Two New Series of #RealTime #MCUs for #Automotive and #Industrial Applications

#Part2 An automotive bootloader is a critical piece of software embedded in automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) that manages the initialization of the system and facilitates the updating of application software or firmware. It plays a vital role in ensuring the ECU can start up correctly and allows for software updates without requiring physical access to the hardware. 💡 Communication Protocols Automotive bootloaders use standardized communication protocols to interact with external tools (e.g., diagnostic tools or OEM servers). Common protocols include: ✅ CAN (Controller Area Network): Widely used for in-vehicle communication. ✅UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services): A protocol for diagnostics and flashing over CAN or Ethernet. ✅LIN (Local Interconnect Network): Used for low-speed communication in simpler ECUs. ✅Ethernet: Increasingly used for high-speed updates in modern vehicles. ⭕ Update Methods ✔️ Offline Updates: Performed via a diagnostic tool connected to the vehicle's OBD-II port. Common in workshops or service centers. ✔️Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates: Software updates are delivered wirelessly (e.g., via cellular or Wi-Fi). Becoming more common in connected and electric vehicles. ✅ Security Considerations Automotive bootloaders must address security challenges to prevent unauthorized access or malicious updates: ✔️Authentication: Ensures the update comes from a trusted source. ✔️Encryption: Protects the software during transmission. ✔️Integrity Checks: Verifies that the software has not been tampered with. ✔️Secure Boot: Ensures only signed and verified software can be executed. 📛 Challenges in Automotive Bootloader Development ✳️ Complexity: Modern vehicles have multiple ECUs, each requiring a bootloader. ✳️Compatibility: Must support various hardware platforms and communication protocols. ✳️Safety: Must comply with automotive safety standards like ISO 26262 (ASIL levels). ✳️Security: Must protect against cyber threats and ensure secure updates. ✳️Performance: Must minimize boot time and memory usage. ⭕ Standards and Tools ✔️ ISO 14229 (UDS): Standard for diagnostics and flashing. ✔️ISO 26262: Functional safety standard for automotive systems. ✔️AUTOSAR: Provides guidelines for bootloader implementation in automotive systems. ✔️Tools: Common tools for bootloader development include Vector CANape, ETAS INCA, and OEM-specific tools. ⭕ Applications Automotive bootloaders are used in various ECUs, including: ✳️ Engine Control Modules (ECM) ✳️Transmission Control Modules (TCM) ✳️Body Control Modules (BCM) ✳️Infotainment Systems ✳️Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) In summary, an automotive bootloader is a crucial component that ensures the reliability, security, and updatability of modern vehicles. As vehicles become more software-driven and connected, the role of bootloaders continues to grow in importance. #automotive #softwaredevelopment #bootloader #safety #autosar #iso26262

🚗 With advancements in #automotive technology, it's now easier than ever to upgrade your car's #software over the air. But be cautious - while these updates can bring new features and bug fixes, they also expose your car's #electronic components to potential threats. Make sure to stay vigilant and keep your car's firmware up to date for a safe and feature-rich driving experience! https://hubs.li/Q02xd6vW0 #CarTech #FirmwareUpdates 🚗🔧📱