Vector and QNX Collaborate on Software Defined Vehicles

Vector has partnered with operating system supplier QNX to facilitate the transition to Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) D for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). This collaboration aims to provide OEMs and Tier-1s with the necessary integration, interface, and safety case to develop AUTOSAR-based applications using MICROSAR Adaptive Safe on QNX OS for Safety. By leveraging pre-aligned and industry-certified safety concepts, the goal is to create safe and high-performance systems for SDVs.

QNX, a subsidiary of Blackberry, holds a significant position as a supplier to major car manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Geely/Volvo, along with Tier One suppliers Bosch and Continental. The utilization of QNX OS by these industry leaders underscores its reliability and suitability for advanced automotive applications.

Grant Courville, Vice President of Product and Strategy at BlackBerry QNX, emphasized the importance of the collaboration with Vector in advancing the Software-Defined Vehicle concept. He stated, “This collaboration is an important step towards realizing the Software-Defined Vehicle. We are working closely with Vector to deliver a pre-integrated offering that harnesses the benefits of the QNX OS for Safety in conjunction with MICROSAR Adaptive Safe for our mutual customers.”

Ensuring optimal performance is crucial for the integration of AUTOSAR Adaptive with the operating system. This necessitates the development of a specific abstraction layer that effectively utilizes native API system calls to enhance the functionality and efficiency of the system.

For more information on Vector's contributions to the development of Software-Defined Vehicles, visit www.vector.com/sdv.