The Focus of S-CORE are Safety-Critical In-Car Components (e.g. ADAS and Body&Driving).

Onboard
Offboard

ADAS

Providing a SW-platform for components requiring high standards on safety and security is a major purpose of S-CORE.

Body & Driving

With the same explanation as ADAS, Body & Driving domain is in focus of S-CORE.

IVI

IVI (In-Vehicle-Infotainment) usually only has QM requirements on safety. S-CORE can be used for IVI, but it is not in focus.

Static Periphery

Small ECUs w/ less complexity, e.g., sensors, actuators are not in focus of S-CORE.

Cloud

Cloud applications & computing is NOT IN FOCUS of S-CORE.

S-CORE aims to build-up all SW-platform layers
below the application layer and above the board support package of the SoC.

Customer Functions

Easing feature integration:
Enables shipping new customer functions & apps over-the-air.

Software Platform

Separation of concerns via layered architecture & APIs.

Hardware Platform

Decoupling SW platform from hardware:
Enables exchanging hardware whenever necessary.

Application
App Framework
Middleware
Programming Environment
Containers
Operating System
Hypervisors
Firmware
Chipset

WHAT (ELSE) ARE THE DELIVERABLES OF S-CORE?
Besides describing the SW-Platform, S-CORE provides a huge load of complementary deliverables.

SW-Platform Icon SW-Platform
App Framework
Middleware
Programming Environment
Containers
Operating System
Hypervisors
Code-based and open-source description of the overall SW-platform for ECUs w/ high safety requirements contributed by active members of S-CORE.
MAIN DELIVERABLE
Plus
Process

Process
Description

Process description, compliant to safety, quality and security standards (audit), incl. project structure, OSS roles, language, etc.

Tools

Tools & Developer Environment

Efficient toolchain with free/open tools, supporting code-centric development and end-to-end traceability.

Reference

Reference Implementation

Includes OS & BSP modules. Helps entry into releases based on S-CORE structure.

Virtual

Virtual
Environment

Based on QEMU, runs S-CORE platform + apps in a virtualized testbed.

COMPLEMENTARY DELIVERABLE

Why is S-CORE Needed…

S-CORE makes a difference – globally
With S-CORE, we’re not just following industry trends – we’re creating real, measurable value. Through open collaboration and shared infrastructure,
we reduce effort, improve quality, and accelerate delivery across the board.

Speed

Speed

Faster development through a code-centric approach and by building the software platform only once.

Resilience

Resilience

SDV requires more than powerful hardware. With HPC1, AI2, new regulations and increasing system complexity, the automotive industry needs to stick together.

Reuse

Re-use

S-CORE enables reuse across platforms, partners, and programs, cutting cost and complexity.

Quality

Quality

“Control the vertical”: Manage HPC complexity and add new features by pooling expertise across domains and contributors.

… Why Should I Join?

Benefits – from everybody’s perspective
Wherever you are in the value chain, S-CORE helps you move faster, safer and with less effort. One platform, many perspectives – all working together.

OEM

OEM

Reuse platforms, reduce integration effort and provide a common foundation for collaborative development.

Tier1

Tier1

“Develop once, deploy many times!” – Simplify customer integration & deliver consistently.

SW Supplier

SW-Supplier

"Your code is visible, yet your value cannot be copied!"
Skillset and quality qualify SW-suppliers for future projects.

Service Provider

Service Provider

Deliver services across customers and projects on a scalable, trusted software foundation.