Technology for Safety-Critical Embedded Applications
Compile, Debug, Test, Build
Every Tool, One Source
What We Do
Hitex is a leading provider of embedded software solutions with a focus on functional safety, embedded security and microcontroller technology. Serving industries as diverse as automotive, industrial automation, and medical devices, we tailor high-quality software solutions to meet industry-specific standards.
Our partner HighTec is the world’s largest commercial supplier of open-source compiler solutions, specializing in tools for safety-critical embedded applications required for todays advanced automotive and industrial sectors
-
HighTec offers optimized automotive grade open-source based C/C++ and Rust compiler solutions for applications with high safety requirements in automotive and industrial industries.
-
Our compiler support is focused on architectures that are used in safety critical applications such as:
Infineon TriCore/Aurix supporting TC2xx, TC3xx and TC4xx
ARM Cortex M and R series from various vendors such as NXP and STMicroelectronics as well as others
RISC-V architecture as one of the upcoming devices focused for Automotive applications
-
To meet today’s industry requirements for functionally safe systems in safety-critical applications, HighTec offers a comprehensive Compiler Qualification Kit. This kit ensures that the compiler is qualified according to key safety standards, including ISO 26262 (up to ASIL D) and IEC 61508 (up to SIL 3).
-
As part of safety qualification requirements, C/C++ libraries may need to be certified based on the required safety level. HighTec offers certification for selected library functions to support compliance with safety standards. Further details are available upon request.
PLS provides software debugging solutions and complete development tools for the 16/32-bit and 64-bit microcontroller families from various semiconductor manufacturers. A wide range of different MCUs are supported by the propriety UDE Universal Debug Engine® for debug, trace and test. PLS solutions are widely used by OEMs and Tier 1's for debugging embedded automotive and industrial applications.
-
The Universal Debug Engine® (UDE) from PLS is a powerful graphical user interface (GUI) for debugging, tracing, and testing embedded software across a wide range of microcontrollers and multicore SoCs. It offers a comprehensive feature set, including support for both high-level and assembler-level debugging, real-time observation, system visualization, and in-depth system analysis.
-
In addition to standard debugger features like high-level language stepping, call stack, and watch windows, PLS offers intuitive capabilities such as real-time visibility and performance metrics—even on standard devices—designed to enhance every engineer’s efficiency. For selected devices, PLS also provides optional real-time trace, profiling, and code coverage solutions.
-
PLS supports flash programming for various devices including both on-chip and external flash devices that are suitable during the development process and throughout integration test as well as scaled production programming.
-
PLS supports a wide range of microcontrollers and multicore SOC’s. Ranging from simple single-core devices to multi-core SOC’s with heterogeneous design and specific extensions such as protection cores (hardware security modules) and tracing capabilities.
-
UDE®’s performance is enabled by the Universal Access Device family, which includes the UAD2pro, UAD2next, and UAD3+. These devices facilitate smooth and reliable communication with supported architectures and controllers.
Embedded Software Solutions
Hitex is a preferred design house for Infineon’s AURIX microcontroller family. In addition, Hitex provides sales and support for Infineon’s MCAL low-level drivers for both the AURIX™ and Traveo™ II architectures. Combined with the Hitex SafeTpack and the PXROS-HR real-time operating system, this offering enables a complete solution for safety-critical developments.
-
The Infineon MC-ISAR (Microcontroller - Infineon Software Architecture) low-level drivers are safety-certified driver packages compatible with the AUTOSAR MCAL layer. These drivers are available for TC2xx, TC3xx, and TC4xx architecture.
-
The Infineon MCAL Traveo™II package includes the basic driver set required for AUTOSAR applications and can be extended with Self-Test Libraries and Flash EEPROM Emulation modules.
-
PXROS-HR is a safety-certified real-time operating system designed for multicore architectures. It is certified for applications up to SIL-3 (IEC 61508) and ASIL-D (ISO 26262) standards.
-
The Hitex SafeTpack is a configurable software solution designed to implement safety measures for AURIX safety-critical applications. It can be extended to support external power management devices (PMIC) and program flow monitoring.
A Complete Testing Solution for Safety-Critical Applications
To accelerate development in safety-critical environments, Hitex has partnered with Razorcat, specialists in embedded testing solutions. Razorcat's tools support the creation and execution of test cases aligned with specific functional requirements. Tests are executed directly on the target platform, including real hardware, using the C/C++ cross compiler that best fits the selected toolchain.
TESSY, the all-in-one integrated testing solution, enables the implementation and automation of unit, integration, and basic system tests, ensuring efficient verification throughout the development process
-
TESSY automates unit testing at the function level, verifying individual software components in isolation. With support for code coverage analysis, regression testing, and requirements traceability, TESSY helps detect bugs early and streamline certification for standards like ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
-
Using TESSY, integration testing becomes efficient and structured. It enables validation of interactions between modules, identifying interface errors and communication issues. TESSY’s automation and detailed reporting accelerate debugging and support continuous integration workflows.
-
TESSY supports end-to-end system testing by validating the complete embedded application in its real or simulated environment. It ensures that the software behaves correctly under realistic conditions, helping teams confirm compliance, performance, and overall system reliability.