Hitex is currently developing a new version of SafeTpal for RISC-V. Hitex SafeTpal is a comprehensive safety and security suite designed specifically for Infineon’s automotive microcontroller family. SafeTpal for RISC-V will be available in sync with the first customer shipments of the new AURIX™ RISC-V-based microcontrollers, enabling OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers to start safe, secure, and scalable development immediately.
Why SafeTpal for RISC-V AURIX MCUs
Infineon has announced the new AURIX™ microcontroller family based on RISC‑V, extending its automotive MCU portfolio beyond TriCore (AURIX™ TC family) and Arm (TRAVEO™, PSOC™ families). At Embedded World 2025, Infineon introduced a Synopsys-based virtual prototype starter kit, enabling customers to begin developing software and tools ahead of chip availability. Hitex SafeTpal leverages this virtual prototype to help teams validate early and de-risk integration.
- Accelerate compliance and validation for functional safety and cybersecurity in software-defined vehicles (SDVs)
- Reduce vehicle system complexity and time to market with a unified safety/security foundation
- Support portability and scalability across platforms and programs
- Begin pre‑silicon software development using Infineon’s Synopsys-based virtual prototype
- Seamless integration with Infineon’s tools and ecosystem partners
Planned SafeTpal capabilities
For RISK-V Hitex SafeTpal will offer these basic features:
- Functional safety building blocks and diagnostics designed for real‑time automotive use cases
- Security foundations such as secure boot, cryptographic services, and key management
- Toolchain integration aligned with Infineon’s AURIX™ RISC‑V architecture and partner ecosystem
- Documentation and guidance to support industry standards (e.g., functional safety and cybersecurity)
- Support for a range of automotive domains, from entry‑level MCUs to high‑performance controllers
(Note: planned features are subject to change; final feature set will be confirmed at product availability.)
Target Applications
Hitex SafeTpal for RISC-V is planned to be available with the first customer shipments of Infineon’s new AURIX™ RISC‑V microcontrollers. Please contact us for possible early engagement using the virtual prototyp.
- Domain and zone controllers
- Powertrain and chassis systems
- Body electronics and comfort systems
- ADAS and safety-critical functions
Aside form automotive applications there is a clear perspective for industrial satety applications.
