Central computers: While some OEMs chase central computing, others pursue a more pragmatic route

Market projections indicate that a significant number of vehicles will not necessitate the extensive processing power of the E/E architecture discussed at the Automotive Computing Conference (ACC). Nevertheless, the ACC highlights an emerging trend towards increasingly software-driven products, a shift that is currently in its nascent stages.

The Automotive Computing Conference (ACC) is a premier event that brings together professionals, researchers and enthusiasts from the automotive industry and computing field. Topics covered include autonomous driving technologies, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment systems, and the application of artificial intelligence in automotive technologies. Representing S&P Global Mobility, Richard Dixon, associate director, E/E and Semiconductor domain, participated in the event. What follows are some of the insights and highlights gathered from the occasion.