TASKING tools support Infineon's automotive RISC-V virtual prototype

TASKING’s compilers and debuggers are particularly suitable for application development in safety- and security-related areas.

Munich, Germany -- March 7, 2025 – Infineon Technologies is presenting one of the industry's first Automotive RISC-V technology demonstrator at Embedded World in Nuremberg. As a direct response, TASKING will show a dedicated demo titled “Pioneering RISC-V Development” at booth 255 in hall 4. This demo will feature Infineon's Automotive RISC-V Prototype, highlighting the maturity and advantages of TASKING tools for RISC-V application development.

The automotive RISC-V prototype from Infineon is a virtual prototype of an automotive microcontroller with a RISC-V based multicore cluster, interrupt controller, interconnect, and advanced automotive peripherals. The virtual model is implemented in SystemC and simulated using the Synopsys Virtual Development Kit (VDK).

TASKING’s compiler and debugger fully support the RISC-V prototype VDK. The compiler generates compact and efficient code, optimized for the RISC-V micro-architecture of the core cluster. The winIDEA debugger is fully interoperable with the Synopsys VDK, providing software developers with a unified interface and workflow, independent of whether the software executes in a virtual environment or on a physical microcontroller.

The TASKING RISC-V Compiler shares the underlying technology framework of TASKING’s TriCore toolchains, which are the de facto standard and benchmark in the industry. This ensures high reliability and eases the adoption of the tool by existing customers.

By default, debugging of the automotive RISC-V virtual prototype is enabled by Synopsys Virtualizer Studio. However, this tool serves the needs of the developer of the virtual model. In contrast, the winIDEA debugger serves the needs of the software developer. It hides the complexities of the virtual model, provides full symbolic debugging and features like OS-aware debugging and profiling. All test and debug scripts developed for the virtual model can be reused once physical hardware becomes available.

“With the first available automotive RISC-V virtual prototype, we facilitate the foundation and development of the software-defined vehicle”, says Thomas Schneid, Senior Director Software, Partnership and Ecosystem Management at Infineon Technologies. “We are pleased that TASKING supports our customers with tools that further accelerate the process.”

The standout feature of TASKING's certified and reliable tools is their inherent compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards. This makes them the perfect choice for application development in sectors where performance, safety, security, and seamless ecosystem integration are paramount.

“Just like Infineon, we see RISC-V as an essential part in the development of the car of tomorrow,” says Christoph Herzog, CTO at TASKING. “We are proud to support Infineon's automotive RISC-V virtual prototype today, enabling their customers to perform benchmarking, software partitioning, and early software development.”

About TASKING

TASKING is a leading provider of embedded software development tools, primarily serving safety-critical applications. Founded in 1977, the Company has a rich history of developing performance-driven compilers and integrated development environments (IDEs) that enable manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers to create safety-critical applications that are innovative, reliable, and high performance. Today, TASKING continues to expand its portfolio and capabilities through acquisitions that broaden its offerings to include advanced debugger, software trace, and analysis tools. This constant strategic growth makes TASKING a trusted partner for embedded software development tools and services. TASKING has a strong position in safety-critical markets with applications, such as automotive, industrial and aerospace among others. Focusing on trust, customer orientation, expertise and a strong commitment to sustainability, TASKING empowers embedded software engineers to develop reliable, high-performance applications for a safer future.

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