HighTec EDV-Systeme, Elektrobit, and Infineon Technologies are joining forces to fast-track innovation in automotive software by enabling the seamless integration of Rust applications into AUTOSAR Classic environments.
As key ecosystem partners within Infineon Technologies’ Drive Core for AURIX microcontrollers, HighTec and Elektrobit are launching a unified development package that merges Elektrobit’s EB tresos AutoCore software with HighTec’s ISO 26262 ASIL D-certified Rust and C/C++ compiler, built on LLVM technology. Specifically designed for the AURIX TC4x family, this bundled solution provides embedded software developers with a ready-to-use toolkit to adopt Rust while working within the AUTOSAR Classic framework.
Enabling Safe, High-Performance Automotive Software with Rust
Rust has quickly emerged as a crucial language for modern automotive development, thanks to its memory safety, reliability, and performance benefits. These attributes are increasingly vital in the context of software-defined vehicles, rising cybersecurity threats, and regulatory demands like UN R155 and the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
Boosting Developer Productivity and Code Quality
The latest update to EB tresos now supports efficient Rust development, reducing or even eliminating reliance on “unsafe” code. Developers gain access to a robust toolchain that includes Rust’s Clippy for static code analysis and automated code formatting, ensuring both high-quality output and streamlined workflows. This empowers teams to build safety-critical software with lower complexity and reduced development costs.
HighTec’s compiler, optimized for the AURIX TC3x and TC4x series, delivers high-performance builds with advanced code optimization, helping accelerate certification timelines for automotive applications. Built on the LLVM open-source foundation, it is the first Rust compiler certified for Infineon’s AURIX microcontrollers, offering architectural optimization specific to Infineon‘s ecosystem.
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Driving Innovation Through Ecosystem Collaboration
Infineon, known for having the largest Microcontroller Abstraction Layer (MCAL) portfolio in the industry, continues to embrace a collaborative ecosystem to spur automotive software advancements. Through its Drive Core initiative, Infineon provides foundational software bundles to enable rapid development and integration.
“We believe that Drive Core is a game-changer for the automotive industry, and we are excited to see companies such as HighTec and Elektrobit leveraging it to drive innovation,” said Patrick Will, Senior Director of Automotive Software at Infineon.
“By taking Rust to the AUTOSAR Classic environment, Elektrobit continues to drive innovation in the automotive software industry,” said Florian Bartels, Senior Expert and System Architect at Elektrobit. “Rust’s inherent safety features and its seamless integration into existing AUTOSAR Classic environments make it a perfect fit for modern ECU development, enabling developers to create reliable, secure and high-performance automotive software.”
“Our partnership with Elektrobit empowers automotive customers to build safer and more efficient software solutions,” said Mario Cupelli, CTO at HighTec. “By offering our proven Rust compiler along with Elektrobit’s tools in a comprehensive bundle, we give automotive suppliers and OEMs a competitive edge.”