Pioneering Automotive RISC-V Development
Infineon Technologies is pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation with its latest Automotive RISC-V technology demonstrator. This cutting-edge virtual prototype, showcased at Embedded World in Nuremberg, marks a significant milestone in automotive microcontroller advancements. TASKING has responded by unveiling a dedicated demo, “Pioneering RISC-V Development,” highlighting the efficiency of its compilers and debuggers. These tools, renowned for their reliability in safety- and security-critical applications, play a pivotal role in streamlining RISC-V application development.
Advanced Virtual Prototype and Seamless Integration
Infineon’s automotive RISC-V prototype is a sophisticated virtual model of a multicore microcontroller, featuring an interrupt controller, interconnect, and specialized automotive peripherals. Built using SystemC and simulated through the Synopsys Virtual Development Kit (VDK), it provides a robust environment for early-stage software development. TASKING’s compiler optimizes code for the micro-architecture, ensuring efficiency and performance. The winIDEA debugger seamlessly integrates with the Synopsys VDK, allowing developers to work in both virtual and physical environments with ease. Additionally, TASKING’s RISC-V Compiler leverages the same technology framework as its industry-standard TriCore toolchains, ensuring a smooth transition for existing users.
Driving the Future of Software-Defined Vehicles
TASKING empowers automotive developers to accelerate software innovation. Unlike Synopsys Virtualizer Studio, which is designed for virtual model development, TASKING’s winIDEA debugger simplifies the debugging process, offering features like OS-aware debugging and profiling. This seamless integration ensures that test scripts remain applicable when transitioning to physical hardware. Infineon and TASKING’s collaboration underscores RISC-V’s growing role in shaping the future of automotive technology. With safety-certified and cybersecurity-compliant tools, TASKING reinforces its commitment to advancing the next generation of software-defined vehicles.
