The birth of Automotive Ethernet (2008 - 2012)

The start of Automotive Ethernet

First implementation at a major German OEM, which reduced ECU flashing time from 18 hours to just 15 minutes.

Bridging traditional and ethernet networks

Launch of the first BroadR-Reach to Ethernet converter (Technica Media Converter), enabling Ethernet communication in vehicles.

Standardizing Automotive Ethernet

Pioneered early 100BASE-T1 interoperability tests, ensuring stable Ethernet across OEMs.
2008
2010
2012

Evolution Towards High-Speed Networks (2013-2018)

2013
2017
2018

First Automotive Ethernet TAPs

A game-changer for real-time network diagnostics.

1000BASE-T1 Introduction

First Gigabit Ethernet converter, paving the way for high-speed data transmission.

Logging and Security Advances

- Introduction of the Ethernet Logging Capture Module for real-time traffic analysis.

- First MACsec demo, addressing network security concerns in connected vehicles.

Secure and scalable E/E architectures (2019- 2023)

Zonal Architecture & Security

Development of first zonal platforms and AI-powered security solutions (ASA ML).

1000BASE-T1 Switch with AVB/TSN

Enabled synchronized, low-latency communication for safety-critical applications.

First Secure MACsec Switch

Delivered end-to-end encryption for automotive Ethernet networks.
2020
2021
2023

The future of automotive networking (today & beyond)

2024
2025+

Software-Defined Vehicle Networks

Focusing on cybersecurity testing, real-time validation, and next-gen E/E architectures.

Technica Remains One Step Ahead

Advancing 2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet, AI-driven security, and automotive cloud integration.

Our rich and vibrant history makes us thought leaders in shaping the future of automotive technology.

WE ARE

The pioneers of
automotive ethernet

The pioneers of
SOME/IP

The developers and maintainers of MACsec for automotive

Currently integrating modern digital key solutions

Currently redefining dataconfiguration models
for the network

Currently developing a new IP for print-ready E/E architecture

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