World’s First Certified Autonomous Driving Software Unveiled

Vector, a leading automotive software provider in Germany, has achieved a significant milestone by certifying its Microsar Classic Safe basic software for autonomous vehicles up to the highest ASIL D level. This certification, conducted by exida, marks a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of autonomous systems, particularly driverless cars.

The rigorous certification process focused not only on the standard recertification but also on demonstrating that the Microsar Classic Safe basic software complies with the safety requirements for availability in redundant systems. This means that ECU developers at automotive manufacturers and their suppliers can now leverage this advanced software for implementing autonomous driving functions.

During the evaluation, assessors from exida meticulously examined modules across various domains of the basic software. They verified the modules' immunity to interference concerning memory and the accurate implementation of safety requirements crucial for ensuring the availability of redundant systems. A notable aspect of the assessment was the evaluation of a new analysis method integrated into the development of Microsar, which sets upper limits for module execution times, guaranteeing the continuous availability of critical functions like steering and braking in autonomous vehicles.

Furthermore, exida assessed modules related to communication via Ethernet and J1939, as well as modules responsible for the secure separation of software on different microprocessor cores. This comprehensive evaluation solidifies the software's portfolio, offering a seamless and high-performance solution for safety-critical ECUs. ECU developers now have access to all essential modules of Vector's AUTOSAR basic software, certified at the highest integrity level ASIL D, for their safety-focused projects.

In a significant achievement back in 2016, Microsar Classic Safe became the world's first AUTOSAR implementation to receive certification up to ASIL D under ISO 26262. Following the initial success, a second follow-up assessment has recently been completed. Vector is also gearing up to provide a safety-critical solution for high-performance ECUs based on AUTOSAR Adaptive, certified up to ASIL D. An independent certificate for this offering is expected to be issued by the end of the year.