TÜV Nord’s positive assessment for EB corbos Linux, that is based on the EB corbos Hypervisor, heralds a new era in software-defined vehicles. We are proud to contribute to it with our open-source L4Re Hypervisor.
Elektrobit (EB), a leading global supplier of embedded and connected software products for the automotive industry, has achieved a significant milestone in automotive functional safety. Leveraging open-source operating system solutions such as L4Re, which has been approved for GERMAN GEHEIM secret level, Elektrobit has successfully implemented these solutions in various automotive applications, including Continental’s MEB ICAS1, for many years.
Now, Elektrobit could make another step towards automotive functional safety – with the monolithic operating system Linux. This ambitious initiative utilizes the EB corbos Hypervisor, a sophisticated tool that facilitates virtualization in automotive systems. Utilizing the power of EB corbos Hypervisor, the EB corbos Linux team succeeded in providing a safety-compliant Linux solution.
EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications received a positive technical assessment feasibility report from TÜV Nord, a renowned independent technical service provider. This report designates the Linux solution as a Safety Element out of Context (SEooC), meeting the stringent requirements of the ASIL B (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) according to ISO 26262 and SIL 2 (Safety Integrity Level) according to IEC 61508 standards.
This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy for the microkernel-based EB corbos Hypervisor, which operates on the open-source software L4Re.
The implications of this achievement are substantial for the automotive industry. Automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers can now leverage the open-source Linux OS for a range of applications in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and other critical safety-related functional domains. This development enables Linux programs to implement safety functionality, marking a major milestone in the industry.
The integration of Linux into automotive safety applications offers numerous benefits. It allows the automotive industry to tap into a dynamic and agile software environment, significantly boosting productivity and innovation. By incorporating Linux, which is known for its robustness and flexibility, into safety-critical automotive applications, Elektrobit is paving the way for more reliable and advanced automotive technologies.
This progress is also a significant step forward for the concept of the software-defined vehicle (SDV). Over the past five years, Elektrobit has collaborated with Kernkonzept to realize the vision of SDVs. The successful integration of a safety-compliant Linux solution represents a crucial advancement in our partnership.
Elektrobit’s achievement underscores a new era in the automotive industry: It exemplifies the potential of open-source software in enhancing vehicle safety and functionality, heralding a future where software-defined vehicles become the norm.
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