Quick Compiler Qualification for Safety-Critical Software

An enhanced collaboration between Solid Sands and Validas is set to revolutionize the provision of compiler qualification services for safety-critical software development. Validas, known for its expertise in analyzing development tools and offering systematic validation, is now bolstering its partnership with Solid Sands to deliver continuous compiler qualification services, ensuring adherence to industry safety standards.

Under the updated agreement, Solid Sands will grant Validas access to its SuperTest product, empowering Validas to swiftly adapt to evolving market needs. The qualification of compilers will be conducted using SuperTest, a renowned testing and validation suite tailored for C and C++ compilers. Validas will integrate SuperTest into its established tool qualification process.

SuperTest, with a track record of aligning with ISO language specifications for over four decades, is a staple in safety-critical sectors like automotive, rail, robotics, and aerospace. This comprehensive test suite aids system integrators and application developers in achieving requisite confidence levels for their compilers by ensuring extensive code coverage and validation against ISO standards.

Through this collaboration with Solid Sands, Validas is poised to deliver expedited and efficient services to the automotive industry. Leveraging the unique capabilities of the SuperTest product, Validas guarantees that compilers undergo rigorous qualification for deployment in safety-critical environments.

Marcel Beemster, CTO at Solid Sands, expressed, “By closely partnering with Validas, we can merge their domain knowledge with our esteemed SuperTest, offering a holistic continuous compiler qualification service for end users engaged in safety-critical software development.”

Dr. Peter Braun, CTO of Validas, affirmed, “Our existing partnership with Solid Sands has been fruitful, with a multitude of satisfied end-users globally. This enhanced collaboration propels us to new heights. With our TÜV-certified tool qualification process, users already have confidence in its suitability for their projects. Through our alliance with Solid Sands, customers can now rest assured that compilers are qualified for deployment in safety-critical environments via the unparalleled SuperTest product.”