Elektrobit and Microchip Automate Automotive Integration
The companies are using integration-as-code to streamline the deployment of AUTOSAR software on SAMA5 microprocessors.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Software
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Elektrobit and Microchip Technology have launched a collaborative effort to integrate AUTOSAR software with SAMA5 microprocessors. This solution, currently available for automotive manufacturers, uses automation to streamline the development of vehicle control systems.
Why it matters
Automotive manufacturers are under increasing pressure to shorten development cycles for complex software architectures while ensuring safety compliance. This integration aims to address those efficiency gaps by providing pre-validated software layers for hardware.
The companies provide a pre-integrated AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) Microcontroller Abstraction Layer, which serves as the interface between hardware and application software. By utilizing integration-as-code, they convert historically manual integration tasks into reusable, executable logic.
The players
Elektrobit
A developer of embedded and connected software products and services for the automotive industry, known for its expertise in AUTOSAR and software integration tools.
Microchip Technology
A manufacturer of microcontrollers, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP integrated circuits, providing hardware platforms for automotive electronic control units.
The details
The collaboration maps Elektrobit’s EB tresos AutoCore software onto Microchip's SAMA5 series microprocessors. AUTOSAR is an open standard that enables modular automotive software development, and the Microcontroller Abstraction Layer allows application code to run on varying hardware. By automating this integration, the system treats repeatable configuration tasks as executable code, reducing the potential for manual errors during the setup of the electronic control unit software stack.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The companies announced their collaboration on integrated software and microprocessor solutions.
The Tech Race
This effort aligns with the industry-wide move toward standardized software interfaces to decouple hardware from application logic. It positions both companies to compete by offering a streamlined pathway for manufacturers looking to reduce the complexity of integrating modern automotive software.
Automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers can now deploy this pre-integrated solution for SAMA5-based electronic systems. The partners are prioritizing the two-wheeler market in Asia for initial deployment, with broader support for additional hardware platforms expected in the future.
The takeaway
This collaboration signals a shift toward automating repetitive software integration in vehicle systems to meet tighter market deadlines. Interested parties should track future announcements regarding expanded hardware support and the outcomes of the initial deployment in the Asian two-wheeler sector.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by DQ.
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