Master the architecture, security principles, and update workflows of automotive bootloaders. This Automotive ECU Bootloader Training provides deep concepts on boot architecture and firmware update mechanisms such as UDS reprogramming and FW Over-The-Air (FOTA).
Course overview
This course provides in-depth knowledge of automotive ECU bootloader architecture through a comprehensive overview of bootloader design for MCU-based ECUs. This Automotive ECU Bootloader Training is aligned with industry standards and real-world deployment challenges. Participants will explore the conceptual foundations necessary for developing robust bootloaders. To connect theoretical concepts with practical understanding, some sections will include illustrative code snippets and live demonstrations for key tasks of Bootmanager and Flashloader on Aurix TriCore MCU:
Objectives
- Automotive ECU Bootloader Architecture and AUTOSAR
Understanding the role of the BootManager and Flash Bootloader in AUTOSAR systems. - AUTOSAR Communication Stack for Bootloaders
Understanding the communication flow in AUTOSAR and the roles of key modules like Com, ComM and CanTp… - UDS Reprogramming (Flashing over CAN)
Dive into the update workflow based on ISO 14229 and service sequences. - Boot Updaters concepts
Introducing bootloader update solutions. - Memory Management & Non-Contiguous Applications
Learn how modern ECUs handle memory layouts, application gaps. - FW Over-The-Air (FOTA) and Secure boot concepts
Explore FOTA mechanisms and secure boot flows.
Advanced features (Under Request)
- Reset Reason
Implementing reset reason mechanism for launching reprogramming from SW Application. - Update Resume
Learn how update resume can be implemented in case of power loss or or update interruption. - Data compression
Supporting data compression algorithms to reduce the time for data transmission. - Delta reprogramming
Supporting Delta updates to compute the new software from the difference between running software and delta file.
Training Format
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Next Session | To be scheduled (reach out for availability) |
| Duration | 5 half-days (20h) |
| Session Times | 14:00 – 18:00 Central European Time (UTC+01:00) |
| Format | Live online via video conference |
| Language | English or French |
| Trainer | Anas J. Embedded systems consultant |
| Price | 950 € |
Requirements
- Basic C programming language knowledge
- Basic understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems
- Computer or smart device with browser supporting video conference functionalities (e.g; Google Chrome)
- Stable internet connection
Demo sessions
The target board used for demonstration sessions is the AURIX TC275 LK. The tools used for development are AURIX Development Studio free IDE and WinIDEA debugger.
Who can attend
- Embedded systems engineers.
- Students and professionals interested in micro-controller bootloader development.
“This course is independently developed and not affiliated with or endorsed by AUTOSAR.”
