Electric and Electronic
We are electrified about the future
We are full of energy to make sure your systems are as well.
Our Electric & Electronic department combines a versatile service portfolio with many years of expertise.
From requirements management, through development and integration of electronic systems, to comprehensive validation on test benches and test vehicles, every step of the development cycle is designed with care and innovation.
Our services at a glance
Requirements Management & System Modeling
The collection, management, and implementation of requirements is structured and standardized to ensure consistent traceability and quality throughout the development process.
- Requirements management includes requirements elicitation, creation of specifications and feature lists, baseline management, and change management based on the ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 standard.
- System Modeling enables the development of system architectures, function models, and function chains using model-based approaches in SysML.
Our expertise is backed by certifications such as the IREB® Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering and our systems engineering capabilities.
Test Bench & Validation
Modern test benches and test methods are the basis for reliable validation and release of new ECUs and functions.
- From the development and construction of hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) and software-in-the-loop (SiL) test benches to testing on test benches and test vehicles to test automation, customized solutions are created.
- Comprehensive test concepts, test planning, failure analysis and the derivation of release recommendations ensure a high standard of quality.
An infrastructure mix of HiL test benches, prototype safe test areas, electrical test stations and special workshop equipment ensures efficient validation.
System Integration
Reliable integration of electronic components and subsystems into an overall system is critical to the success of today's development projects.
- Comprehensive technology and supplier management, from market analysis to supplier recommendations, lays the foundation for future-proof solutions.
- Support for supplier management, technical integration and industrialization through to end-of-production.
- In-process testing and functional validation ensure seamless integration throughout the product development process.
Mechatronic Systems Development
We combine our expertise in the development of mechatronic systems engineering to create comprehensive solutions.
- From concept to production-ready solution: We offer hardware development, including circuit design, PCB layout, and electrical validation, as well as basic and application software development. With harness design and automation technology, we provide end-to-end system solutions.
- Our workshop and laboratory areas offer the possibility of rapid implementation of prototype assemblies and their functional validation.
Ideal conditions thanks to state-of-the-art infrastructure
With a modern E/E laboratory, high-voltage workshop and prototype-safe project areas, csi offers the perfect environment for complex development projects and their validation. Our highly qualified team works according to standards such as ASPICE and takes safety standards such as functional safety according to ISO 26262 into account in the early stages of development.
Technical excellence for future mobility
Thanks to a combination of technical expertise, innovative infrastructure and many years of experience, the Electric & Electronic department offers competence in the development of mobility solutions. The focus is always on quality, precision and the implementation of pioneering solutions.
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
csi develops electronic vehicle systems for control units, on-board electrical systems, battery management and high-voltage technology – from the initial system definition to hardware and software development to final validation. In doing so, we bundle a wide range of competencies from system modeling and requirements management to cable harness development and modern connectivity solutions and cover the entire development process, from concept to series production.
We systematically collect, structure and manage technical requirements – including requirement and functional specifications, change management and complete traceability across all project phases. The basis is ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, an international standard for system development. In doing so, we integrate seamlessly into our customers' tool landscape and work with systems such as IBM Doors NG, Polarion, Enterprise Architect or Cameo.
We develop tailor-made test concepts – from virtual test environments (software and hardware in the loop) to real test vehicles. With the help of established tools such as Vector CANoe, CANape, Matlab and Simulink, we carry out detailed error analyses and derive clear release recommendations.
We develop and test battery housings, battery management systems and high-voltage systems for electric vehicles. Together with partners such as Mubea, we develop cold plates for high-voltage battery systems, for example.
We develop wiring system architectures and network control units, sensors and vehicle systems – both internally and beyond vehicle boundaries. For electrologic and cable harness development, we are proficient in highly specialized tools such as EPLAN Electric P8, Harness proD, CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX and Engineering Base as well as standards such as AUTOSAR. In doing so, we select application-specific communication protocols and implement them for reliable data transmission in the entire vehicle.
We develop according to recognized industry standards such as ASPICE and take functional safety into account in accordance with ISO 26262 in early project phases. We also use specialized tools such as Altium Designer, LT-Spice or P-Spice in hardware development. This gives our customers the certainty that the systems developed meet the requirements of the automotive industry.
From market analysis and supplier selection to technical integration and series production support – we ensure that electronic hardware and software components fit seamlessly into the overall system and the complex E/E architecture and do not jeopardize the project goals.