Towards the creation of an ECU model exchange market

Model based design can be used to address the challenges brought about by complex ECU designs. This paper introduces the use of models at various stages of ECU design and highlights their advantages. We particularly focus on the use of software models in ECU design and discuss their classification based on their use in the embedded system design flow. We discuss some of the issues involved in the use of the software models in ECU design and identify directions for research to facilitate greater use of software models in mainstream ECU design.