6.3.1 Modular Design Approach for Development of Electrical, Electronic, and Software System Architectures for Multiple Product Platforms

摘要

Modular systems provide the ability to achieve product variety through the combination and standardization of components. Modular design approaches used in the development of electrical, electronic, and software (EES) systems allow sharing of architectures/modules between different product lines. Modular products provide economies of scale, reduced development time, reduced order lead‐time, and easier product diagnostics, maintenance and repair. In this paper, new optimization algorithms and software tools are presented that allow EES system design engineers to develop architectures/modules that can be shared across product platforms (for OEMs) and across OEMs (for suppliers). Approaches presented in this paper use matrix clustering and graph based techniques. The application of the approach is illustrated with an example from the automotive industry on the development of a modular EES system that can be shared across multiple vehicle platforms.