The ETAS Deterministic Middleware Solution (EDMS is a comprehensive middleware platform designed to accelerate the development of safe and efficient Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS and Autonomous Driving (AD functions. By providing a robust framework for software and hardware architecture modeling, along with high-performance communication capabilities, EDMS streamlines the ADAS/AD development cycle. This solution encompasses a suite of tools, Electronic Control Unit (ECU software libraries, and a reliable API, all tailored to meet the complex demands of modern automotive systems. Key Features and Functionality: - Dedicated Middleware for ADAS/AD: EDMS offers a specialized middleware solution that addresses the unique challenges associated with developing ADAS and AD functionalities. - Accelerated Development: The platform enables efficient development by facilitating simulation-based testing, debugging, and validation, thereby reducing the time required to bring ADAS/AD functions to market. - Cost and Time Efficiency: By supporting virtual test drives, EDMS significantly reduces the need for extensive physical testing, leading to substantial savings in both time and resources. - Functional Safety Compliance: EDMS adheres to the highest safety standards, including Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL-D, ensuring that developed systems meet rigorous safety requirements. - High-Performance Data Handling: The solution is capable of managing large volumes of sensor data, ensuring reliable and efficient processing essential for ADAS/AD applications. Primary Value and User Solutions: EDMS addresses the critical need for a reliable and efficient development environment in the rapidly evolving field of automated driving. By providing a deterministic middleware solution, it ensures consistent and reproducible behavior, which is vital for the validation and safety of ADAS/AD functions. The platform's ability to handle high-bandwidth sensor data and support functional safety up to ASIL-D allows developers to focus on innovation without compromising on safety or performance. Ultimately, EDMS empowers automotive engineers to develop advanced driving systems more rapidly and cost-effectively, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.