Overview
System architecture defines the foundation of every vehicle program - how functions are distributed across ECUs, how networks connect them, and how safety and security requirements shape the design.
This course covers the complete system architecture workflow from requirements analysis through function distribution, network design, safety architecture, and integration planning, using industry-standard tools and methods.
With real-world case studies from domain controllers, zone architectures, and HPC platforms, you'll learn to make the architectural trade-offs that define successful vehicle programs.
Course Modules
1
Architecture Fundamentals
E/E Architecture EvolutionFREE PREVIEW
40 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Architecture Viewpoints & FrameworksFREE PREVIEW
45 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Requirements to Architecture Mapping
40 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Architecture Decision Records
35 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Hands-On: Architecture Stakeholder Analysis
50 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
2
Function & Component Design
Functional Architecture Design
50 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Function-to-ECU Allocation
45 min read
▸ Comprehensive technical reference & specifications
▸ Detailed configuration guide with examples
▸ Implementation best practices & guidelines
▸ Troubleshooting reference & FAQ
Component Interface Specification
40 min read
▸ Component architecture & interface specifications
▸ Port definitions, data types & sender-receiver contracts
▸ Configuration parameters & mapping reference
▸ Integration patterns & inter-component communication
Resource Budgeting (CPU, RAM, ROM, Bus)
45 min read
▸ Protocol specification & frame formats
▸ Timing parameters & constraints
▸ Configuration examples & message definitions
▸ Diagnostic & monitoring procedures
Hands-On: Function Distribution Exercise
60 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
3
Network Architecture
Network Topology Design
45 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Bus Load Analysis & Optimization
40 min read
▸ Protocol specification & frame formats
▸ Timing parameters & constraints
▸ Configuration examples & message definitions
▸ Diagnostic & monitoring procedures
Gateway Architecture & Routing
50 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Diagnostic & Flashing Network Planning
35 min read
▸ Protocol specification & frame formats
▸ Timing parameters & constraints
▸ Configuration examples & message definitions
▸ Diagnostic & monitoring procedures
Hands-On: Vehicle Network Design
60 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
4
Safety & Security Architecture
Safety Architecture Patterns
50 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Redundancy & Degradation Strategies
45 min read
▸ Failure mode documentation & FMEA reference
▸ Recovery mechanism specifications
▸ Redundancy configuration & switchover logic
▸ Fault injection testing procedures
Security Zones & Trust Boundaries
40 min read
▸ Threat model & security requirements
▸ Implementation specifications & algorithms
▸ Key management & certificate handling
▸ Compliance verification & audit procedures
Architecture-Level FMEA
45 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Hands-On: Safety Architecture Design
60 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
5
Architecture Tools & Management
PREEvision for E/E Architecture
55 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Enterprise Architect for System Design
45 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Architecture Variant Management
40 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Architecture Review & Validation
35 min read
▸ Architectural overview & design rationale
▸ Component interaction diagrams
▸ Interface specifications & contracts
▸ Design patterns & best practices
Hands-On: Complete Architecture Project
65 min read
▸ Step-by-step implementation walkthrough
▸ Configuration templates & code samples
▸ Troubleshooting guide & common pitfalls
▸ Validation checklist & expected outputs
Tools Used
What You'll Learn
Design E/E architectures for modern vehicles
Allocate functions across ECUs with proper trade-off analysis
Design vehicle network topologies and gateway architectures
Apply safety and security architecture patterns
Use PREEvision for architecture modeling
Manage architecture variants across vehicle platforms
Prerequisites
Automotive ECU development experience
Understanding of vehicle networks
Familiarity with systems engineering concepts
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This course includes:
25 detailed documentation chapters
Downloadable resources
Searchable text documentation
Code snippets & technical diagrams
Hands-on exercises
Lifetime access
Certificate of completion