Software Defined Vehicles
E/E architecture solution integrator
Arrow supports next-generation E/E architectures
Within the E/E architecture landscape, Arrow positions itself as a solution integrator connecting individual components with fully integrated systems.
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With a new strategic initiative and a dedicated information platform, Arrow Electronics aims to support the transition towards SDVs. OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers are set to benefit from engineering services, technical expertise and a resilient supply chain.
Arrow Electronics has launched a strategic initiative
alongside a dedicated online information hub to support the development of
next-generation electrical and electronic (E/E) vehicle architectures. The
initiative is designed to provide automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers
with technical expertise as well as enhanced supply chain stability.
Key facts: Arrow’s E/E architecture initiative
- Arrow supports next-generation E/E architectures for SDVs through engineering and integration services.
- The company combines semiconductor and IP&E expertise with resilient automotive supply chain solutions.
- The initiative builds on recent software acquisitions and an expanded Automotive Centre of Excellence.
As passenger cars and commercial vehicles evolve into increasingly complex, software-driven platforms, the
traditional approach of adding a separate electronic control unit (ECU) for
every new function is reaching its limits. Modern E/E architectures are
emerging as the foundation for restructuring the “nervous system” of the
vehicle.
Instead of relying on hundreds of distributed components,
future vehicle platforms are expected to adopt more centralised
computing systems. High-performance processing units will consolidate
and manage multiple functions, reducing complexity at system level. According
to Arrow, this approach can lower a vehicle’s internal wiring requirements by
up to 20 per cent, contributing to lighter, more energy-efficient vehicles that
can be updated via software.
Bridging components and integrated systems
Within the E/E architecture
landscape, Arrow positions itself as a solution integrator connecting
individual components with fully integrated systems. Its portfolio of design
and development services includes a dedicated team of automotive experts
providing cross-technology support across both the semiconductor domain and
IP&E (Interconnect, Passive and Electromechanical) components.
Beyond engineering support, Arrow emphasises supply chain
resilience. Services include global inventory availability, traceable
multi-source component strategies and proactive obsolescence management to
ensure long-term planning security and timely access to suitable parts.
Expanding software capabilities
The E/E architecture initiative builds on Arrow’s 2024
acquisitions of software engineering companies iQmine and Avelabs, both active
in the automotive and transportation sectors. Following these acquisitions,
Arrow expanded its software development centres and strengthened its Automotive
Centre of Excellence.
To further assist engineering and procurement teams in
redesigning E/E architectures, the company has also launched an online resource
platform. The site provides technical documentation, white papers and design
tools aimed at supporting the development of modern, software-centric vehicle
architectures.
