4th Newsletter 'Insight Industry' - December 2011

Dear Reader,

At Berner & Mattner, you often read and hear the term "embedded systems", which has gained even more importance with the integration into the parent group Assystem. For this reason, this issue of "Insight Industry" is all about "embedded systems" and the different perspectives on these.

Due to the versatility and the requirements variety, a general characterization of embedded systems is quite difficult. Berner & Mattner uses the term for embedding computing power into technical products in order to make them more valuable and powerful, meaning computer systems that are embedded in devices, systems and machines to run special applications. Their software and hardware often build functional units that are exclusively designed to fulfill the defined task. These systems have to be real-time capable under the constraint of minimized software development efforts - all under cost and reliability aspects.

Typically, such systems can be found in aviation and aerospace technology, railway systems, automation and automotive technology – precisely those market segments that are directly addressed by Berner & Mattner providing solutions for optimizing development tasks.

Immerse yourself in the world of ECUs by reading the thrilling articles of my colleagues and discover some interesting bits and pieces of news. Enjoy your journey of discovery,

Your Dr. Christian Hock
Head of Industry Division

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Software Architecture – From implicit to explicit architecture
• Electromobility – Embedded software in charging infrastructure
• Engine Controls – Requirements engineering
• Embedded Systems in Space – Spin-ins from other industries
• User Interfaces – Consistent HMIs for defence electronics
• DB Netz – Interface specifications with SysML modeling
• Software Standards for Satellite Applications – Design guide
• embedded world 2012 – B&M presents "Industrial Embedded Systems"
• News Headlines
• Job Openings