Infineon Technologies is extending its software tools for the TriCore microcontroller by optimising Wind River's Diab compiler.
This collaborative work will also include the latest AUDO MAX and future TriCore families.
Wind River has released an update to Wind River Diab Compiler that includes enhancements for TriCore architecture resulting in increased performance and smaller software footprint for TriCore developers.
Infineon TriCore 32-bit microcontrollers are used for real-time control in automotive applications such as power train, passive safety systems, engine control, energy management, and chassis control.
Wind River Diab Compiler is an embedded software tool suite that includes a C/C++ compiler, assembler, linker, ANSI C and C++ libraries, and an instruction-set simulator that supports a variety of processor architectures including ARM, Power, SuperH and TriCore.
The compiler is used in mission-critical applications such as industrial and aerospace and defence systems.
“Given the growing complexity in automotive electronic systems as well as the emergence of new safety standards such as ISO 26262, software quality is paramount,” said Tomas Evensen, chief technical officer at Wind River and creator of the original Diab Compiler.
“This requires close alignment between software and semiconductor vendors. Alongside Infineon, we are working to provide an optimized software development environment and deliver Wind River Diab Compiler for AUDO MAX and future TriCore automotive microcontrollers," said Evensen.
“Together, Wind River and Infineon are optimising Wind River Diab Compiler for TriCore architectures and the improvements in code performance and software footprint can lower hardware costs for automotive system suppliers,” said Peter Schaefer, v-p and general manager, microcontrollers, automotive division at Infineon Technologies.
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