Automotive manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to develop new software-defined vehicles that meet the highest levels of safety and performance requirements. To help them achieve this, Infineon Technologies and Apex.AI have partnered to develop a platform that will greatly accelerate software development for automotive customers. The platform integrates Apex.AI’s software development kit and Infineon’s AURIX TC3X microcontroller to enable the faster integration of safety-critical automotive functions into vehicles of tomorrow.
Infineon Technologies and Apex.AI Partner to Accelerate Automotive Software Development
Infineon Technologies and Apex.AI have joined forces to create a platform that will significantly speed up the development of software for automotive customers. As car manufacturers face increased pressure to develop software-defined vehicles that meet high levels of safety and performance requirements, this partnership will offer a solution to the challenges they face. The co-developed platform integrates Infineon’s AURIX TC3X microcontroller, which provides the required levels of safety and performance needed for automated driving, with Apex.AI’s Apex.Grace software development kit (SDK), the first complete SDK for software-defined vehicles that is certified to ISO 262626 ASIL D. By integrating these technologies, the development times for safety-critical automotive functions will be significantly accelerated, resulting in lower deployment costs for automotive manufacturers. This partnership offers a solution to the challenges of developing software-defined vehicles that meet the highest levels of safety and performance requirements.
AURIX TC3X Microcontroller
A powerful and reliable embedded safety controller that meets the highest levels of automotive functional safety. In this partnership, Infineon Technologies has integrated its AURIX TC3X microcontroller with Apex.AI’s software development kit to provide automotive manufacturers with a platform that accelerates the development of safety-critical automotive functions. The AURIX TC3X microcontroller is essential for advanced computing platforms that rely on safety host controllers, particularly for automated driving. It is certified to the 2018 ISO 26262 standard with an ASIL D rating, ensuring that it delivers the required safety and performance levels needed for software-defined vehicles. This integration will enable the faster integration of safety-critical automotive functions into vehicles of tomorrow, providing a scalable and reliable solution that meets the safety requirements of the automotive industry.
Challenges of ROS
AI to develop a platform that accelerates software development for automotive customers. This section highlights the limitations of the open-source robot operating system (ROS) and the challenges it presents for OEMs looking to develop software-defined vehicles that meet high levels of safety and performance requirements.
Although ROS is widely used as a development standard for prototyping for robotics and mobility applications, it falls short in meeting safety and reliability requirements for automotive systems and other safety-critical applications. This creates a challenge for automotive manufacturers to develop software-defined vehicles that meet the highest levels of safety and performance requirements.
To address this challenge, Apex.Grace software development kit enables the rapid and efficient transition from ROS-based prototypes to production-ready vehicles while being certified by TÜV Nord to ASIL D, ensuring the required levels of safety and reliability. The co-developed platform integrates Apex.Grace with the AURIX TC3X microcontroller to provide a comprehensive solution that enables the faster integration of safety-critical automotive functions into vehicles of tomorrow.
Conclusion
The partnership between Infineon Technologies and Apex.AI to develop a platform that integrates the AURIX TC3X microcontroller and Apex.Grace software development kit will greatly benefit automotive manufacturers in their efforts to develop software-defined vehicles that meet high levels of safety and performance requirements. The integration of these technologies will accelerate development times and lower deployment costs, while delivering the required levels of safety and reliability. With this co-developed platform, automotive manufacturers can confidently and efficiently integrate safety-critical automotive functions into the vehicles of tomorrow.
