Responding to the Rapid Advancement of Cockpit Domain Controllers
Aug. 2, 2022
Understanding the trends and challenges of designing for next-generation automotive cockpit domain controllers
Every aspect of a modern vehicle’s performance is controlled by a complex network of hardware and software. Nowhere is this more apparent than the interface between the driver and the machine, in what is known as the cockpit domain. In order to succeed in this domain of fast-paced advancement, today’s OEM needs to understand the trends in this arena, the current challenges and solutions, and what takes to remain competitive.
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