digital.auto E/E Starter Kit

The fastest way to prototype, test, and develop SDV applications

The E/E Starter Kit, developed in collaboration with Bosch, ETAS, Arduino, and DigiKey, is a fully functional electrical/electronic (E/E) system designed for Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) prototyping and testing. With a pre-integrated system architecture, developers can immediately start building SDV applications without worrying about low-level integration.

About digital.auto

digital.auto is an open collaboration initiative shaping the future of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). By providing a vendor-neutral, technology-agnostic platform, digital.auto accelerates innovation in SDV development, bridging the gap between OEMs, suppliers, and developers.

E/E Starter Kit: Architecture

The E/E Starter Kit delivers a modular and scalable SDV architecture, featuring a central compute unit and distributed zone controllers. This architecture supports real-time communication across multiple vehicle zones, providing a prototyping-grade development platform for SDV applications.

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System Components

The E/E Starter Kit includes:

  • Arduino Portenta X8 (Central Compute)
  • Two Arduino H7s (Zone Controllers)
  • High-speed real-time interconnect for synchronized control
  • Pre-configured networking stack for SDV middleware integration

Each component is pre-integrated, allowing developers to focus on application logic instead of low-level hardware setup.

SDV Middleware

The E/E Starter Kit comes with a fully integrated SDV middleware stack, enabling:

  • Standardized vehicle data abstraction
  • Hardware abstraction for rapid application development
  • Seamless interoperability with other SDV ecosystem component

This ensures a plug-and-play development experience, reducing complexity in cross-platform SDV prototyping.

SDV Sample Application

The E/E Starter Kit includes a sample SDV application showcasing:

  • Millisecond-accurate real-time control between two zones
  • Seamless integration with SDV middleware
  • End-to-end SDV software development workflow

This sample serves as a reference implementation for developers to quickly adapt and extend for their own SDV use cases.

Key Benefits

  • Pre-Integrated System – Skip hardware setup and focus on development
  • SDV Middleware Ready – No need for custom integrations
  • Supports Real-Time Applications – Millisecond accuracy across zones
  • Compatible with digital.auto Playground – Test and validate SDV use cases
  • Open Ecosystem Collaboration – Developed with Bosch, ETAS, Arduino & DigiKey
  • Perfect for Prototyping & Education – Supports SDV101 training modules

Why digital.auto E/E Starter Kit?

Unlike traditional E/E test systems, the digital.auto E/E Starter Kit is designed for modern SDV development, offering:

  • Immediate out-of-the-box usability – no complex setup required
  • Direct compatibility with industry-standard SDV middleware
  • Seamless extension into the digital.auto ecosystem
  • Strong industry backing ensuring future scalability

For developers, researchers, and OEMs looking to accelerate SDV innovation, this Starter Kit is the fastest way to get hands-on experience.

How to get started

Step 1: Order your E/E Starter Kit from DigiKey
Step 2: Set up the system in minutes with pre-configured software
Step 3: Start developing SDV applications using the sample app & middleware
Step 4: Explore digital.auto playground for advanced prototyping

Join the SDV Revolution with the digital.auto E/E Starter Kit!

Ready to start? Stay tuned for the official launch or sign up for early access.

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