Hightec, Andes team for ASIL-D RISC-V compiler

HighTec EDV-Systeme in Germany is supporting the Andes’ RISC-V IP in its highly optimized ASIL-D C/C++ compiler for the automotive market.

HighTec’s compiler now supports the Andes’ functional safety certified RISC-V cores to ensure optimized code generation for automotive processors, improving efficiency and performance.

Andes launched the industry’s first certified ASIL-B RISC-V CPU IP with full ISO26262 compliance, the N25F-SE, in 2022. It has since expanded its Safety Enhanced (SE) series to include the DSP-capable ASIL-B D25F-SE, the streamlined and secure ASIL-D D23-SE, the high-performance ASIL-D D45-SE, and the upcoming 60-SE series targeting ADAS and IVI applications. 

The HighTec C/C++ compiler is built on the modern LLVM (Low Level Virtual Machine) open-source technology and ensures optimal utilization of Andes processor IP. Known for its fast build times, HighTec’s compiler generates highly dense and reliable code, as well as the analysis options of the Clang front-end. The C/C++ compiler is qualified up to ASIL-D and includes a qualification toolkit that simplifies the development and certification of safety-critical applications, helping automotive software developers accelerate the certification process.

“HighTec has been committed to advancing the automotive industry for more than 20 years and is one of the world’s first ASIL certified compiler suppliers. We are pleased to add HighTec to Andes’ automotive ecosystem,” said Dr. Charlie Su, President and CTO of Andes Technology. “This latest C/C++ compiler brings significant value to our customers, offering them a differentiated, ISO 26262 certified RISC-V development environment that enhances code efficiency and performance.”

Mario Cupelli, CTO at HighTec, said: “Andes delivers the leading portfolio of ISO 26262 fully compliant RISC-V IPs, and we are excited to join their ecosystem. HighTec’s automotive compiler will provide full commitment to Andes RISC-V IP lifecycle support. Automotive customers can fast-track compliance efforts and improve the performance and robustness in safety-critical RISC-V applications, accelerating time to market for RISC-V-based automotive software solutions.”