Simplified AUTOSAR with AURIX™ TC4x MCAL Evaluation Bundle

The automotive industry is constantly evolving, with a growing emphasis on performance, safety, and security. In line with this trend, Infineon has introduced the new AURIX TC4x multicore microcontroller family, specifically designed for automotive applications with high demands. These applications include zone and domain controllers, as well as engine management systems.

To support software engineers working on complex AUTOSAR projects, Infineon has collaborated with HighTec to create the TC4x MCAL Evaluation Bundle. This joint offering aims to streamline the development process and reduce setup time, ultimately increasing productivity for software engineers.

The evaluation bundle comprises the TC4x BASIC MCAL Package, which includes essential drivers for hardware abstraction, and the EB tresos tool for easy configuration and integration. A key component of the bundle is HighTec's automotive grade LLVM-based TriCore™ C/C++ compiler, optimized for the TriCore architecture. This compiler, qualified for ISO 26262 ASIL D, ensures high performance for safety-critical applications based on TC4x microcontrollers.

Moreover, the integrated development environment (IDE) included in the bundle features an integrated debugger, simplifying the coding and testing of applications. Project examples with comprehensive documentation and a user-friendly MCAL GUI complement the AURIX TC4x MCAL Evaluation Bundle, providing software engineers with a robust set of tools for their projects.

Thomas Schneid, Senior Director Software, Partnership & Ecosystem Management at Infineon, expressed his enthusiasm for the AURIX TC4x MCAL Evaluation Bundle, stating, "It extends our ease-of-use approach to the AURIX MCALs and reduces the setup time for software development engineers." This sentiment was echoed by Mario Cupelli, CTO of HighTec EDV-Systeme, who highlighted the productivity benefits of the bundle for engineers evaluating MCALs and AUTOSAR on AURIX TC4x.