Microchip, Vector align on SDV control unit software

Vector and Microchip Technology are expanding their collaboration to offer pre-integrated hardware and software solutions for small, resource-constrained control units in software-defined vehicles. Vector’s MICROSAR IO software layer is now available with ready-to-use support for Microchip’s dsPIC33A digital signal controllers.

MICROSAR IO is a lightweight software base layer designed for sensor and actuator control units with limited resources. The pre-integration aims to reduce integration effort, lower project risks, and accelerate application development for automakers and suppliers.

“With MICROSAR IO configured for our dsPIC33A digital signal controllers, customers can accelerate development and build cost-optimised ECUs for software-defined vehicles,” Joe Thomsen, Corporate Vice President of Microchip’s dsPIC business unit, said.

The solution targets compact control units within SDV architectures, where complex logic is shifted to high-performance computing and zonal levels while edge nodes handle essential tasks using lean software. This enables the use of cost-efficient hardware platforms in high volumes while reducing system complexity.

Vector has defined an open, standardised hardware abstraction interface, allowing MICROSAR IO to be ported to additional Microchip platforms in future. An evaluation bundle including sample applications will be available free of charge via Vector’s download centre.

The companies will present the solution at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg in March.

Source: Vector