"By combining MIPS' high-performance M8500 architectures with Green Hills Software's certified security-enabled real-time operating system and tools, we are enabling new Physical AI platforms with real-time, security-critical computing for the automotive and industrial markets," said Drew Barbier, vice president of MIPS' IP business unit.

When combined with Green Hills Software's certified tools and RTOS technology, customers can achieve development workflows capable of meeting ASIL-D and SIL-3/4 requirements and accelerate verification processes. This enables real-time motor control and energy management applications on the µ-velOSity RTOS, supported by advanced debugging with MULTI, ASIL-D and SIL-3/4 certified C/C++ compilers, and scripting capabilities that facilitate earlier and more efficient validation.

"Our collaboration with MIPS will provide customers with a complete and certifiable development path powered by our industry-leading C/C++ compilers and RTOS technologies, helping development teams deliver secure and reliable software with greater confidence and without compromise," said Dan Mender, vice president of business development at Green Hills Software.

The MIPS M8500 processor delivers real-time multithreaded computing capabilities optimized for safety-critical applications such as electric vehicles, motor control, power conversion, and industrial robotics. With an automotive-grade SoC platform based on multiple M8500 cores in lockstep, customers gain a scalable silicon platform ready for workloads with stringent safety requirements.

The collaboration focuses on creating a Safety SDK that integrates the ASIL D-oriented MIPS M8500 functional safety processor with the Green Hills MULTI® toolchain, optimized C/C++ compilers, the DoubleCheck™ static analyzer, the µ-velOSity™ real-time operating system, and design services. Together, they offer a complete hardware and software pathway to safety-certified production.

MIPS and Green Hills are gathering requirements from early access customers for this Safety SDK, which will include assessment platforms, motor control demonstrations, and development tools accessible to qualified customers.