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Techday NZ
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Techday NZ
Red Hat secures safety certification for vehicle OS
Red Hat has achieved functional safety certification for its Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which is scheduled for general availability in the third quarter of 2025. The operating system is now certified as a Safety Element out-of-Context (SEooC) against the ISO 26262 Edition 2, 2018- Level ASIL-B standard, affirming its compliance with rigorous automotive risk management and safety requirements for in-vehicle, operator-critical computer systems. Red Hat has stated its intention to facilitate the automotive industry's transition to software-defined vehicles, advocating for an open source and cloud-native approach to automotive system development. This model supports software creation in the cloud, followed by virtual simulation and deployment on physical hardware without the need to rewrite code. The company began pursuing the goal of delivering the first continuously certified Linux platform for vehicles in 2021. Since then, it has worked closely with exida, a firm specialising in functional safety and cybersecurity certification, to meet the comprehensive demands of ISO 26262 and other functional safety standards. The Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System is built upon the Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform and has been optimised for automotive requirements, including improved boot times, real-time performance, and robust freedom from interference (FFI) protocols. This architecture is intended to ensure that non-safety-critical applications such as infotainment and GPS cannot disrupt essential safety functions. The platform is targeted for use in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), digital cockpits, body control, telematics, infotainment, and the integration of artificial intelligence models within vehicles. To supplement the platform, Red Hat will provide a Safety Guidance document, including Assumptions of Use (AoUs) and related safety artefacts. The offering will also include a software development kit (SDK) that draws on Red Hat's suite of hybrid cloud and application development tools, which aims to simplify the translation of cloud-based innovation to in-vehicle applications. "Bringing Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System to market sets an inflection point for the automotive industry's shift toward software-defined vehicles. Built on the proven backbone of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, the platform enables automakers to accelerate innovation, enhance safety and strengthen system security while embracing an open source approach to drive greater flexibility and collaboration. We're excited to help transform the driving experience by empowering the automotive ecosystem with a more scalable, reliable and open platform," Francis Chow, Vice President and General Manager for In-Vehicle Operating System and Edge at Red Hat, said. Red Hat is collaborating with several companies in the automotive silicon hardware industry, including Arm, Intel, NXP, Qualcomm, Renesas, and Texas Instruments. The company intends to pre-qualify its operating system on a range of hardware platforms and will initially certify it for a Renesas device at launch, with certification for a Qualcomm device to follow. "Congratulations. Red Hat has successfully demonstrated that this first release of Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System meets the highly sought after exida standard for certification to ISO 26262 ASIL-B. The exida ANAB accreditation is widely regarded as the toughest in the world and requires a higher quality of technical expertise and comprehensive product review of any certification body. This results in products that are safer, more secure, easier to use and more reliable. With this latest certification of the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, Red Hat has shown they more than meet the ISO 26262 process framework requirements with their innovative 'upstream first' focus on technical solutions developed in open collaboration with experts around the world. In addition, since the most recent concept certificate was issued by exida in January, many Red Hat kernel maintainers and senior software development experts have successfully studied for and completed the exida Functional Safety Practitioner (FSP) qualification underlying their commitment to both open source and functional safety throughout their safety activities. Congratulations again to the entire global team involved in this complex endeavour for demonstrating that an operating system based on open source components can more than satisfy the intricate integrity requirements of ISO 26262," Jonathan Moore, Director of Advanced Systems at exida, commented on the certification. Nissan, one of Red Hat's customers, is planning to use the operating system as part of its next-generation software-defined vehicle strategy. "Nissan is joining forces with Red Hat to develop its next-generation software-defined vehicle platform, powered by Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System. This collaboration will help propel Nissan's transformation into a software-defined vehicle leader, positioning the company in the evolving mobility landscape," Kazuma Sugimoto, General Manager of the Software Engineering Department, Software Defined Vehicle Engineering Division at Nissan Motor, said. Renesas has contributed to the open source initiative and commented on the first platform to earn Red Hat certification. "Renesas has always been an advocate for and active contributor to open source software. Since the announcement of Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System availability on the RoX SDV platform, we've been excited about our collaboration. Today, we're proud to announce that the first certification of Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System will be on the Renesas R-Car S4 platform. This combined solution gives customers the flexibility to design a wide range of scalable automotive compute systems, from ADAS and IVI to gateways and cross-domain fusion, without compromising on safety or security," Aish Dubey, Vice President and General Manager of the High Performance Computing SoC Business Division at Renesas, stated. "Congratulations to Red Hat on achieving the ASIL-B certification for Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System. This milestone is a testament to Red Hat's commitment to safety and innovation in the automotive industry. Qualcomm Technologies is proud to be a collaborator along this journey, and we look forward to providing our mutual customers with a safety-certified operating system that will drive the future of automotive technology," Laxmi Rayapudi, Vice President of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, remarked.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NOVOSENSE Unveils Automotive Semiconductor Solutions at AEE 2025 Yokohama
YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVOSENSE Microelectronics, a leading supplier of high-reliability analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, will showcase its automotive solutions at the Automotive Engineering Exposition (AEE) 2025 Yokohama, Booth No. 289, PACIFICO Yokohama. Visitors can explore live demonstrations and consult with experts to discover technologies advancing electrification, intelligence, and safety in automotive systems. Since its founding in 2013, NOVOSENSE has shipped over 668 million automotive-grade chips by 2024, with its automotive segment contributing 36.88% of revenue. Certified to ISO26262 ASIL D for functional safety, its digital isolators, gate drivers, and sensors meet global standards and are in stable mass production. As a provider of One-Stop Automotive Solutions, NOVOSENSE enhances in-vehicle experiences with Car Lighting and Smart Cockpit applications. The NSUC1500, a 4-channel ambient light driver SoC with an ARM® Cortex®-M3 core, offers 16-bit PWM and 6-bit analog dimming for precise light control, countering light decay to elevate cockpit ambiance. The NSDA6934-Q1 Class D audio amplifier delivers low-latency, high-efficiency audio, ensuring clear sound in complex in-vehicle settings. NOVOSENSE optimizes Body Domain Control and Thermal Management. The NSE34/35xxx intelligent high-side switches, built on a localized supply chain, provide 1/2/4-channel options, HSSOP-16/14 compatibility, and 8mΩ–140mΩ on-resistance, with robust diagnostics for reliable power distribution in body electronics. The NSUC1610, powered by a 12V battery, controls small BDC, BLDC, and stepper motors, minimizing PCB size for compact, cost-effective cooling systems. For Powertrain, NOVOSENSE supports xEV Powertrain and Fuel/Hybrid Powertrain. The NSI67X0 isolated drivers, with >150kV/μs CMTI and ±10A drive current, optimize SiC/IGBT/MOSFET in traction inverters for efficient power conversion, meeting AEC-Q100 standards. The NSI7258 solid-state relay, with 1700V withstand voltage, and NSI82xx isolators, with 250 kV/μs CMTI and ±8 kV ESD protection, widely used in BMS and OBC, enhancing reliability. The NSPGL1 sensor, AEC-Q100 compliant, converts ±5kPa to ±100kPa signals into 0–5V output for precise engine pressure monitoring. Join NOVOSENSE at Booth No. 289, May 21–23, to explore automotive semiconductor innovations. Visit for details. View original content: SOURCE NOVOSENSE Microelectronics Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NOVOSENSE Unveils Automotive Semiconductor Solutions at AEE 2025 Yokohama
YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVOSENSE Microelectronics, a leading supplier of high-reliability analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, will showcase its automotive solutions at the Automotive Engineering Exposition (AEE) 2025 Yokohama, Booth No. 289, PACIFICO Yokohama. Visitors can explore live demonstrations and consult with experts to discover technologies advancing electrification, intelligence, and safety in automotive systems. Since its founding in 2013, NOVOSENSE has shipped over 668 million automotive-grade chips by 2024, with its automotive segment contributing 36.88% of revenue. Certified to ISO26262 ASIL D for functional safety, its digital isolators, gate drivers, and sensors meet global standards and are in stable mass production. As a provider of One-Stop Automotive Solutions, NOVOSENSE enhances in-vehicle experiences with Car Lighting and Smart Cockpit applications. The NSUC1500, a 4-channel ambient light driver SoC with an ARM® Cortex®-M3 core, offers 16-bit PWM and 6-bit analog dimming for precise light control, countering light decay to elevate cockpit ambiance. The NSDA6934-Q1 Class D audio amplifier delivers low-latency, high-efficiency audio, ensuring clear sound in complex in-vehicle settings. NOVOSENSE optimizes Body Domain Control and Thermal Management. The NSE34/35xxx intelligent high-side switches, built on a localized supply chain, provide 1/2/4-channel options, HSSOP-16/14 compatibility, and 8mΩ–140mΩ on-resistance, with robust diagnostics for reliable power distribution in body electronics. The NSUC1610, powered by a 12V battery, controls small BDC, BLDC, and stepper motors, minimizing PCB size for compact, cost-effective cooling systems. For Powertrain, NOVOSENSE supports xEV Powertrain and Fuel/Hybrid Powertrain. The NSI67X0 isolated drivers, with >150kV/μs CMTI and ±10A drive current, optimize SiC/IGBT/MOSFET in traction inverters for efficient power conversion, meeting AEC-Q100 standards. The NSI7258 solid-state relay, with 1700V withstand voltage, and NSI82xx isolators, with 250 kV/μs CMTI and ±8 kV ESD protection, widely used in BMS and OBC, enhancing reliability. The NSPGL1 sensor, AEC-Q100 compliant, converts ±5kPa to ±100kPa signals into 0–5V output for precise engine pressure monitoring. Join NOVOSENSE at Booth No. 289, May 21–23, to explore automotive semiconductor innovations. Visit for details. View original content: SOURCE NOVOSENSE Microelectronics Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
ECARX Debuts EXP01 Processor at RISC-V Summit Europe 2025, Outlines Next-Generation MCU Roadmap and Global RISC-V Strategy
SHANGHAI, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) ('ECARX' or the 'Company'), a global mobility tech provider, announced the debut of its EXP01 processor built on the RISC-V architecture at the RISC-V Summit Europe 2025 which was held from May 12-15, 2025, in Paris. Alongside this technical breakthrough, ECARX also outlined its roadmap for the next-generation MCU, deepened technical collaborations with the RISC-V ecosystem, and reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating RISC-V adoption in intelligent mobility solutions. RISC-V is a completely open-source instruction-set architecture that provides a simple, modular foundation for building customized processors. Unlike proprietary chip designs, RISC-V lets engineers identify and select only the features they need, enabling faster innovation, lower power consumption, and optimized development costs across a broad range of auto electronic applications. ECARX showcased EXP01, its first processor design built on the 32-bit RISC-V ISA. EXP01 uses a dual-core safety architecture in which two identical cores run in unison to continuously verify each other's operation, earning it the highest level of functional safety certification, ISO 26262 ASIL-D. This fail-safe design delivers reliable performance for critical in-vehicle functions such as advanced driver assistance and intelligent cockpit interfaces, underscoring ECARX's robust capabilities in automotive-grade safety development and management. Building on this milestone, ECARX also outlined the R&D roadmap for its next-generation automotive-grade MCU, a scalable microcontroller specifically designed for intelligent cockpit and body-domain control applications. The MCU was developed to meet ISO 26262 ASIL-B safety standards and will support current and future encryption protocols, ensuring seamless compliance with international data regulations. During the event, ECARX's Head of R&D, Mr. Wei Jian, engaged in in-depth technical workshops with leading RISC-V developers, including StarFive Technology. These conversations are laying the groundwork for joint research and development initiatives to accelerate integration of RISC-V-based computing platforms into next-generation vehicle architectures worldwide. Mr. Ziyu Shen, Chairman, and CEO of ECARX, commented: 'EXP01 marks a critical step in our mission to deliver highly reliable open-architecture computing platforms for the automotive industry. Leveraging our global ecosystem of partnerships, we are continuously enhancing the performance and safety of our hardware and software stack, offering automakers a unique value proposition with several solutions that can be seamlessly customized for deployment in any market. RISC-V's open architecture drives faster innovation and optimizes costs, directly aligning with our goal to keep automakers at the forefront of technological change with cost-effective solutions. With our MCU roadmap and deepening collaborations, we are well positioned to lead the intelligent mobility revolution powered by RISC-V.' About ECARX ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) is a global automotive technology provider with capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions for next-generation smart vehicles, from the system on a chip (SoC), to central computing platforms, and software. As automakers develop new electric vehicle architectures from the ground up, ECARX is developing full-stack solutions to enhance the user experience, while reducing complexity and cost. Founded in 2017 and listed on the Nasdaq in 2022, ECARX now has around 1,800 employees based in 12 major locations in China, UK, USA, Sweden and Germany. The co-founders are two automotive entrepreneurs, Chairman and CEO Ziyu Shen, and Eric Li (Li Shufu), who is also the founder and chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group — with ownership interests in global brands including Lotus, Lynk & Co, Geely Galaxy, Polestar, smart, and Volvo Cars. ECARX also works with other well-known automakers, including Volkswagen Group, FAW Group and Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën. To date, ECARX products can be found in over 8.7 million vehicles worldwide. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies, future market conditions or economic performance and developments in the capital and credit markets and expected future financial performance, and the markets in which we operate. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, see ECARX's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ECARX undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law. 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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Codethink Limited Announces World's First Baseline Safety Assessment for a Linux-Based OS to SIL 3 / ASIL D
MANCHESTER, England, May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Codethink today announced the publication of its baseline Safety Assessment report for Codethink Trustable Reproducible Linux (CTRL OS). exida's assessment validates Codethink's safety argument for use of CTRL OS in safety-critical and mixed-criticality systems up to SIL 3 / ASIL D, and independently confirms that Codethink's approach satisfies the expectations of both IEC 61508 and ISO 26262. This is the latest milestone in Codethink's strategic journey to establish a defensible, engineering-led methodology for the use of Open Source software in systems where safety, security, performance, availability, and reliability are considered critical. "We are concentrating on the real work of engineering safety, security, and reliability, not just chasing certificates by following a standard," said Paul Sherwood, Codethink's Chairman. "This all boils down to trust. How can we trust software to do what we expect, and how can we trust our mitigations when things go wrong?" Codethink's solution was initially driven by customer demand for a "safe Linux" automotive platform, but now extends beyond the operating system to integration of critical software stacks, where the re-use of mature open source components can significantly reduce costs versus proprietary software, and reduce engineering risks versus creating new software from scratch. "Trust is fundamental to modern technology, and Codethink's approach to trustable software is groundbreaking," said Jonathan Moore, Director, Advanced Systems, exida LLC. "Their rigorous Trustable Software Framework methodology sets a new benchmark for how safety and assurance can be engineered into complex, open source–based systems from day one." CTRL OS is delivered in alignment with the Eclipse Trustable Software Framework, an open source industry initiative led by Codethink to create transparent, open foundations for safety-certified systems. This assessment shows the way for any product company building safety-critical systems to adopt mature open source components such as Linux with confidence. Codethink's objective-based approach means that the safety argument and the evidence to support it are built and maintained alongside the software. CTRL OS proves that open source isn't a compromise—it's a foundation for the future of safety-critical software. You can't audit your way to trust. You have to build it. Ready to ship with confidence? Start with Codethink. Download the baseline safety assessment report at
