TASKING Certified C Library for Functional Safety

Fast-track the development of functional safety and security-related software.

Munich, Germany, 12 November 2024 – TASKING’s Qualified C Libraries have been certified by TÜV NORD for compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements. TASKING now offers certified versions of the C library, which can be licensed separately in addition to the compiler toolset. Using certified software components significantly reduces the costs, the time and effort required for final certification of safety-related systems. Using a certified C Library is crucial and required by functional safety standards because the library code is incorporated into the application and installed on the target device. A faulty library can jeopardize the functional safety of the application. Therefore, both a qualified compiler and a qualified C library must be used for the development of software that must meet functional safety requirements according to standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508. TASKING’s Certified C Libraries are specifically designed for use in embedded systems and are highly optimized for code size, execution speed, and the accuracy of mathematical functions. The libraries are ISO C compliant and provide approximately 600 functions. Of these, about 200 functions are suitable for use in ASIL-D software, while the remaining functions are qualified for use in lower-level ASIL or QM software. This allows for easy integration of the library into existing projects, interfacing with third-party operating systems, and enables the use of printf-style debugging and logging. The libraries come with a safety manual in both human readable (pdf) and machine readable (ReqIF) format. The ReqIF format facilitates the automated import of guidelines from the safety manual into the user's requirements management system. Formal evidence for correct integration of the library is created via a coverage analysis of the guidance in the safety manual, eliminating the need for additional verification of library functions on the user’s part. The structure of the ReqIF file is such that all safety requirements are uniquely identifiable and allows reuse and sharing of safety analyses performed by different development teams, as well as (partial) reuse of safety analyses performed on different versions of the QClib product. Using a Certified C Library reduces the cost and lead time of safety related software and reduces product liability risks. Further information can be found under https://www.tasking.com/products/qualified-c-library. Webinar For those interested, TASKING will host a product release webinar on 21 November 2024. At 4:00 p.m. (CET), Bilal Afzal, Technical Marketing Manager, will present the TASKING Certified C Libraries. For detailed registration info, visit www.tasking.com/events.

About TASKING TASKING is a leading provider of compiler and debugger tools headquartered in Munich, Germany, offering high-performance, high quality, safety & security-oriented embedded software development tools for multi-core architectures. TASKING’s tools are used by automotive manufacturers and suppliers, as well as in adjacent markets around the world to realize high-performance applications in safety-critical areas. The TASKING Embedded Software Development solutions provide an industry-leading ecosystem for your entire software development process. Each TASKING tool is designed for a certain architecture and meets the specific requirements of your industry, including automotive, industrial, telecommunications and datacom. The latest generation of the BlueBox iC7 series debugger is independent of the underlying architecture and thus provide best in class debugging and tracing capabilities in cost effective manner. As the recognized leader in high-quality, feature- and safety-compliant embedded software development tools, TASKING enables you to create code with best-in-class size and performance with compilers, debuggers and RTOS support for industry-leading microprocessors and microcontrollers. Since February 2021, TASKING has been majority-owned by financial investor FSN Capital, which has put the group on a long-term growth path following a successful carve-out. For more information visit www.tasking.com or follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/tasking-inc.