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Partnership Announcement

WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS) has forged a strategic alliance with Quintauris, a European distributor specializing in embedded software aimed at safety-critical applications. This collaboration promises to significantly advance the adoption of RISC-V architectures in automotive markets, ensuring that developers can rely on innovative solutions that prioritize safety and performance.

The Collaboration Goals

The latest initiative comes from a mutual commitment to foster the development of RISC-V technology, particularly in high-assurance systems. As part of this partnership, WHIS will incorporate their pre-certified safety Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), SAFERTOS®, into Quintauris’ upcoming automotive reference platforms. This integration will empower original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to elevate their innovation processes while maintaining a clear focus on safety, efficiency, and long-term operational support.

Pedro López Estepa, Head of Market Strategy at Quintauris, emphasizes the significance of this partnership, stating, "Partnering with WHIS is a key milestone in our mission to build automotive-grade commercial-ready RISC-V solutions. Their deep expertise in functional safety and established RTOS technology enhances the reliability and integrity of our reference architecture."

Introducing SAFERTOS®

SAFERTOS® is recognized as a cutting-edge safety RTOS designed for embedded systems, developed by WHIS. One of its standout features is its exceptional performance coupled with pre-certified dependability while requiring minimal system resources. Moreover, SAFERTOS® is introduced with a Design Assurance Pack (DAP) tailored for specific processor/compiler combinations, ensuring broad compliance with international development standards such as ISO 26262 ASIL D and IEC 61508 SIL 3 certifications achieved by TÜV SÜD. This makes SAFERTOS® a highly dependable solution across various industries.

An attractive aspect of SAFERTOS® is its unique adoption model, which allows developers to begin their projects at no cost with FreeRTOS and later upgrade to SAFERTOS® when formal development commences.

Enhancing RISC-V Adoption

Andrew Longhurst, Managing Director for WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems, shared his enthusiasm about this collaborative effort: "Quintauris is laying essential groundwork for RISC-V adoption in mission-critical automotive applications. We are excited to support this vision with SAFERTOS® and to work closely on creating next-generation automotive-grade RISC-V platforms."

This collaboration aims to stimulate the automotive industry's adoption of RISC-V technologies. As the industry pushes for more open standards and the integration of advanced computing capabilities, this partnership is timely and crucial.

About the Partner Companies

WITTENSTEIN High Integrity Systems

WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems is a global leader in safety systems, providing Real-Time Operating Systems and platform solutions across various sectors including automotive, medical, and industrial applications. Interested parties can explore more at highintegritysystems.com.

Quintauris

Founded by leading semiconductor companies such as Bosch, Infineon, and NXP, Quintauris serves as an essential source for developing compatible RISC-V-based products and reference architectures. Quintauris is dedicated to hastening the global adoption of RISC-V as the go-to open standard Instruction Set Architecture, empowering innovation in automotive, industrial, and IoT sectors.

This partnership reflects a significant advancement in safety-critical technologies within the automotive space, showcasing both WHIS’s and Quintauris’ commitment to pioneering safer and more efficient solutions.