HighTec’s automotive-grade LLVM open-source-based C/C++ compiler tools are safety-qualified according to ISO 26262 up to ASIL D. Automotive software developers working on RISC-V architectures can leverage these tools, which seamlessly support Nuclei’s functional safety-certified RISC-V cores. This results in compact and highly reliable code suitable for the most demanding automotive applications with stringent performance and safety requirements.

In the past two years, Nuclei has received two Exida ASIL-D product certifications for its NA300 and NA900 cores, confirming the high security and reliability of Nuclei’s automotive-grade products and showcasing its capabilities in developing CPU IP. This achievement is significant not only for Nuclei but also for the entire RISC-V ecosystem in automotive electronics. With this certification, Nuclei becomes the first RISC-V CPU IP vendor in the world to achieve ASIL-D product certification, aiming to bolster the confidence of both domestic and international customers in using RISC-V for automotive chip manufacturing.

The HighTec C/C++ automotive compiler is designed to meet all technical requirements necessary to fully leverage the powerful performance and unique safety features of Nuclei’s RISC-V cores. Based on modern LLVM (Low Level Virtual Machine) open-source technology, the compiler is renowned across the industry for its fast build times and advanced code optimizations. HighTec’s functional safety certified C/C++ compiler also includes a qualification toolkit, which accelerates the development and certification of functional safety automotive applications.

Jianying Peng, CEO of Nuclei System Technology, stated: “Nuclei System Technology’s RISC-V CPU IP adheres to the highest industry quality control standards. To enhance the user experience and optimize debugging solutions in our customers’ SoC designs, we require high-quality automotive compiler tools like those from HighTec to support our downstream customers in their development efforts. The availability of the HighTec compiler will provide our automotive customers with more reliable solutions.”

Mario Cupelli, CTO at HighTec, added: “We are excited to join Nuclei’s ecosystem as a trusted partner, and HighTec is fully committed to supporting future developments of Nuclei’s RISC-V IP. Automotive customers can focus on their rapid development and market launch of robust, safety-critical RISC-V automotive applications, relying on HighTec’s automotive-grade C/C++ compiler solution.”