Elektrobit Unveils EB tresos AutoCore Light: Powering Smarter, Scalable Peripheral ECU Integration for Software-Defined Vehicles!

In a significant leap toward enabling more intelligent and cost-effective vehicle electronics, Elektrobit has launched EB tresos AutoCore Light, a lightweight yet powerful software solution crafted specifically for peripheral ECUs like smart sensors and actuators. Tailored for the evolving demands of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), this new offering empowers OEMs to streamline the integration of distributed vehicle components within modern zonal and domain E/E architectures—all while slashing development costs and complexity.

At its core, EB tresos AutoCore Light is scalable, modular, and designed for resource-constrained environments, making it ideal for microcontroller-based ECUs that don’t require heavy compute capabilities. Built to support signal-based communication, the solution is ASIL-B ready and CSMS certified, ensuring a high standard of functional safety and cybersecurity compliance across applications.

A defining advantage lies in its modular architecture, which promotes code reuse, simplifies software updates, and significantly shortens development timelines. This is particularly crucial for automakers transitioning from traditional monolithic ECU frameworks to zonal architectures, which centralize computing power while distributing simpler peripheral ECUs throughout the vehicle.

The new software also aligns with Elektrobit’s existing portfolio—EB tresos AutoCore and EB zoneo—which serve as the foundation for zonal ECUs. When combined, these tools offer a comprehensive software stack that enables OEMs to consolidate functionality, standardize designs, and reduce E/E hardware and R&D costs by up to 30% compared to traditional AUTOSAR-based implementations.

Peripheral ECUs powered by EB tresos AutoCore Light can run efficiently on smaller MCUs, like Cortex M0+ and M4F, leading to reduced hardware costs without sacrificing performance or compliance. Additionally, OEMs have the flexibility to tailor solutions with extension packages and add-on components, including protocols like J1939 and DLT, to cater to diverse automotive use cases.

Jagan Rajagopalan, Head of Strategy & Portfolio at Elektrobit Automotive GmbH, highlighted the significance of this release: “The Software-Defined Vehicle is a complex ecosystem, and EB tresos AutoCore Light offers a smart, efficient entry point for customers aiming to build scalable, future-ready software. Tailored for resource-constrained peripheral ECUs, it breaks away from traditional monolithic architectures with a lightweight, modular design. By building on proven EB tresos AutoCore components, it empowers customers to accelerate development, reduce integration complexity, and confidently scale their SDV strategies.”

Currently available for select Cortex M0+ and M4F microcontroller platforms, EB tresos AutoCore Light represents a vital addition to Elektrobit’s forward-thinking software suite, helping automakers build the vehicles of tomorrow—smarter, faster, and with greater efficiency. Further platform support and updates are expected later this year.