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Automotive IoT Ethernet-Based Communication Technologies Applied in a V2X Context via a Multi-Protocol Gateway
Alexandru Ioana1, Adrian Korodi1, Ioan Silea1
1Department of Automation and Applied Informatics, Faculty of Automation and Computers, University Politehnica Timișoara, 300223 Timisoara, Romania.
This study evaluates automotive Ethernet communication protocols, including Scalable Service-Oriented Middleware over IP (SOME/IP) and Data Distribution Service (DDS), within a multi-protocol gateway. Results confirm compatibility and highlight real-time capabilities for complex automotive systems.
Area of Science:
- Automotive Engineering
- Computer Networking
- Embedded Systems
Background:
- The automotive industry is undergoing significant transformation due to electrification and the integration of advanced technologies.
- Traditional microcontroller-based systems are evolving to incorporate microprocessors with enhanced functionalities, necessitating architectural changes.
- The increasing adoption of Ethernet communication for intra-car and vehicle-to-X (V2X) applications introduces complexities in managing multiple protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the compatibility and real-time responsiveness of major automotive IoT Ethernet-based communication technologies within a diverse, service-oriented architecture.
- To analyze the implications of using multiple communication protocols concurrently in modern automotive systems.
- To assess the feasibility of a multi-protocol gateway solution for seamless data exchange between heterogeneous automotive communication technologies.
Main Methods:
- Development and testing of a multi-protocol gateway solution.
- Evaluation of Scalable Service-Oriented Middleware over IP (SOME/IP), Data Distribution Service (DDS), and enhanced Communication Abstraction Layer (eCAL) middleware.
- Analysis of compatibility and real-time performance in a service-oriented architecture.
Main Results:
- Confirmed compatibility among the evaluated automotive Ethernet communication technologies (SOME/IP, DDS, eCAL).
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of the multi-protocol gateway in facilitating data exchange between entities with different technological origins.
- Provided insights into the performance limits of complex multi-protocol communication systems in the automotive context.
Conclusions:
- The proposed service-oriented architecture and multi-protocol gateway enable efficient data exchange for diverse automotive communication needs.
- The study offers a clear understanding of the compatibility and real-time capabilities of key automotive IoT Ethernet protocols.
- Findings support the development of more robust and scalable intelligent communication systems for the evolving automotive domain.
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