Rust-Resistant Vector Teams Drive Automotive Innovation

Vector and HighTec EDV-Systeme have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully integrating Rust applications with C-based Autosar Classic basic software. This achievement marks a significant advancement in the automotive sector, eliminating the final barriers to the adoption of Rust in automotive software development.

This integration combines the Vector MICROSAR Classic Safe basic software with HighTec's automotive grade LLVM open-source-based Rust and C/C++ compiler tools. Specifically designed to support the Infineon AURIX TC3x and TC4x microcontrollers, these tools empower embedded developers to leverage the memory-safe programming language for functional safety applications.

According to Falco Bapp, Senior Manager Solution Management for Embedded Software & Systems at Vector, "This is a significant step for the future of automotive software development." The use of Rust in this context not only enhances memory integrity and concurrency but also reduces safety risks, accelerates development cycles, and cuts down costs.

Vector's basic software and HighTec's compilers are both safety-certified in compliance with ISO 26262 up to ASIL D standards. This certification underscores the reliability and robustness of the toolchain, making it a compelling choice for safety-critical automotive systems that demand high levels of safety and resilience.

The collaboration between Vector and HighTec has demonstrated that AUTOSAR software components written in Rust can be seamlessly integrated into an existing AUTOSAR Classic environment. This interoperability enables developers to combine newly developed Rust code with legacy C/C++ code, fostering innovation and efficiency in ECU software development.

The MICROSAR Classic Safe software from Vector, an ISO 26262 ASIL D qualified AUTOSAR Classic implementation, plays a crucial role in integrating application software. Falco Bapp emphasizes the importance of this new solution, stating that developers can now create safe, efficient, and flexible ECU software by harnessing the strengths of Rust alongside established C-based AUTOSAR development practices.

Mario Cupelli, CTO at HighTec, highlights the competitive advantage that the joint solution from HighTec and Vector offers to automotive customers. He envisions a future where fast, safe, and secure software development is the norm, driven by the innovative collaboration between the two companies.

Sources: Vector; HighTec.