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What Is AUTOSAR

AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) is a standardized software framework for automotive electronics systems.

Related terms: embedded software, MISRA, standards compliance, static analysis

AUTOSAR: Examples in Context

An automotive software engineer implements AUTOSAR-compliant software modules for a car’s electronic control units (ECUs).

An automaker adheres to AUTOSAR standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability of embedded software components in their vehicles.

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