HighTec und Elektrobit bündeln ihre Kompetenzen für Rust und AUTOSAR Classic mit Drive Core von Infineon. Foto: Infineon

HighTec Elektrobit Infineon: Partnership for software innovation in the automotive industry

HighTec EDV-Systeme, Elektrobit and Infineon have entered into a partnership to drive software innovation in the automotive industry. Together, they enable the seamless integration of Rust applications into the AUTOSAR Classic base software, setting new standards for modern vehicle architectures. As ecosystem partners for Drive Core for AURIX™ microcontrollers from Infineon Technologies, HighTec and Elektrobit are jointly offering a comprehensive development package. This package combines EB tresos AutoCore from Elektrobit with HighTec’s LLVM-based Rust and C/C++ compilers, which were developed specifically for automotive applications. For the AURIX TC4x families, HighTec and Elektrobit, together with Infineon, provide a Drive Core software bundle that combines all tools and software in a single package, making it much easier to get started with Rust and AUTOSAR Classic development. Thanks to this close partnership, embedded software developers have direct access to all the tools and components they need to leverage Rust’s memory safety and performance specifically for functional safety applications in even the most complex automotive ECUs.

Its high performance, reliability and, in particular, memory safety make Rust indispensable for modern automotive software. In view of software-defined vehicles and stricter requirements imposed by regulations such as UN R155 and the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), there is a growing need for solutions that guarantee cybersecurity and functional safety. By combining Elektrobit’s AUTOSAR Classic Basic Software with HighTec’s ISO 26262 ASIL D-certified Rust compiler, developers can seamlessly integrate Rust-based software components into AUTOSAR environments. This enables a hybrid development approach in which new software written in Rust can be used alongside the existing C/C++ code base without any problems – reducing risks and ensuring compliance with strict safety standards. The Drive Core software bundle for Infineon’s AURIX TC4x family includes microcontrollers and everything developers need to get started: the EB tresos configuration tool, Infineon AURIX TC4x MCALs, and comprehensive examples and tutorials for developing AUTOSAR software components in Rust.

EB tresos from Elektrobit supports clean and efficient development with Rust and helps to significantly reduce or completely avoid unsafe code. Seamless integration provides developers with a powerful toolchain that not only generates system access code, but also enables advanced static analysis with tools such as Rust Clippy and automatic code formatting. This solution increases productivity while reducing the cost and complexity of developing safety-critical automotive software.

HighTec’s ISO 26262 ASIL D safety-qualified Rust and C/C++ compiler is based on the proven open source technology LLVM. As the industry’s first Rust compiler for Infineon’s AURIX TC3x and TC4x microcontrollers, it is specifically optimised for the architecture-specific features of these series. HighTec’s Rust and C/C++ compiler is known for its fast build system and advanced code optimisations, which significantly accelerate the development and certification of safety-critical applications.

Infineon has the industry’s largest portfolio of Microcontroller Abstraction Layers (MCAL) and firmly believes that a strong ecosystem is crucial for promoting innovation and growth. That is why Infineon has developed Drive Core, a comprehensive software bundle portfolio that provides a solid foundation for the development of automotive software.

‘We are convinced that Drive Core has the potential to bring about lasting change in the automotive industry. We are delighted that innovative companies such as HighTec and Elektrobit are using this platform to drive new momentum,’ says Patrick Will, Senior Director of Automotive Software at Infineon.

‘With the integration of Rust into the AUTOSAR Classic environment, Elektrobit is setting another milestone for innovation in the automotive software industry,’ explains Florian Bartels, Senior Expert and System Architect at Elektrobit. ‘Thanks to Rust’s outstanding security features and its seamless integration into existing AUTOSAR Classic environments, the tool is ideal for modern ECU development. Developers can thus create reliable, secure and powerful automotive software.’

‘Our partnership with Elektrobit enables automotive manufacturers to develop even safer and more efficient software solutions,’ adds Mario Cupelli, CTO at HighTec. ‘With our proven Rust compiler and Elektrobit’s tools in one comprehensive package, we give automotive suppliers and OEMs a real competitive advantage.’

In addition to their tool and software package for Rust and AUTOSAR Classic, HighTec and Elektrobit offer workshops and hands-on training courses that provide practical insights and guidance on integrating Rust into AUTOSAR Classic projects. Further information.