Connected Car News: Green Hills, NXP,  Argus Cybersecurity, Labsphere, International Light, ENNOVI, Philips & Monolliths

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In connected car news are Green Hills Software, NXP,  Argus Cybersecurity, Labsphere, International Light, ENNOVI, Philips and Monolliths.

GreenHills & NXP

Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security, today announced its significant role in NXP® Semiconductors’ open S32 CoreRide platform, a new industry-first vehicle software platform that greatly simplifies complex vehicle architecture development. The new platform integrates NXP’s broad hardware portfolio with Green Hills Software’s portfolio of safe and secure foundational software solutions, bringing OEMs and Tier 1s an unprecedented way to tackle vehicle architecture complexity and diversity while reducing development effort and increasing scalability.

To achieve the promising benefits of SDVs, OEMs and Tier 1s are grappling with efficiently utilizing complex heterogenous multicore processors integrated with layers of software from disparate sources. OEMs must create and maintain a vast amount of new safe and secure software, and deploy the architectures to later upgrade software on vehicles on the road. The S32 CoreRide Platform breaks the barriers of integrating hardware and software in the central compute, high-performance real-time domain/zonal controllers, and connected vehicle networks.

“NXP’s S32 CoreRide platform combined with Green Hills’ portfolio of safe and secure foundational software solutions help our customers break through the complex integration barriers of SDV development,” said Henri Ardevol, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Automotive Embedded Systems at NXP. “The ability to safely and securely consolidate open and mixed-criticality workloads makes this combination an essential software foundation for OEMs to efficiently develop and confidently deploy their SDV innovations.”

“Green Hills is pleased to be an essential partner in NXP’s S32 CoreRide platform, offering automotive OEMs and Tier 1s the broadest portfolio of pre-integrated and optimized safety- and security-certified software solutions in the industry,” said Dan Mender, VP Business Development at Green Hills Software. “Our production-proven advanced development tools, RTOSes, and virtualization services supporting the family of NXP S32 processors enable customers to safely incorporate ECU consolidation, accelerate complex system development, and reduce cost and time-to-market for the core vehicle functions of mixed-criticality multicore SDV architectures.”

Green Hills for S32 CoreRide Platform

Today, Green Hills is working with global OEM early adopters of the S32 CoreRide platform by providing the safe and secure run-time foundation of hypervisors, real-time operating systems, development tools, and design services.

  • Flexible and Scalable Architecture Choices – A uniform software foundation supports all S32 automotive processing platforms, spanning the smallest MCUs to the most performant MPUs, safely and securely running open source and commercial mixed-criticality software.
  • Simplified Integration – Reduce architecture complexity by confidently consolidating mixed-criticality functions from real-time, AUTOSAR, POSIX, Linux, middleware, cloud and standards-based environments.
  • Production Focused – Ready-to-deploy and pre-certified for ASIL D safety and ISO/SAE cybersecurity.
  • Reduced Development Effort – A single, unified, OS-agnostic development environment and system view across all cores and operating systems to quickly find and fix bugs and optimize the platform.
  • Trusted Advisors – Expert training and design services to shorten time-to-market with lower cost and reduced risk, tailored to the project’s development processes, safety and security goals.
  • Complete Offering – Available today on NXP’s S32 Automotive Processing Platform
    • INTEGRITY® RTOS for high-performance cores, certified ASIL D safety, ISO/SAE cybersecurity 21434, concurrently runs workloads of mixed levels of criticality:
      • Native hard real-time OS tasks and AUTOSAR Classic
      • Native POSIX-based applications and middleware
      • Native AUTOSAR Adaptive
      • Linux environments hosted by Multivisor® virtualization services
    • µ-velOSity™ RTOS for real-time microcontroller cores, certified ASIL D safety
    • µ-visor® hypervisor concurrently hosts multiple AUTOSAR Classic, FreeRTOS and µ-velOSity Guest OSes
    • OS-agnostic MULTI® integrated development environment (IDE) with advanced back-in-time TimeMachine® debugger and History® intuitive graphical system viewer for software solutions from Green Hills and CoreRide partners
    • ASIL D Green Hills Optimizing Compilers and C/C++ run-time libraries
    • Processor-in-Loop integration with MATLAB/Simulink and Embedded Coder

Argus Cyber Security Testing in Detroit

Argus Cyber Security, a world leader in automotive cyber security, today announced the opening of its new penetration testing lab in Detroit, Michigan. This innovative test center enables Argus to meet the growing demand from North American OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for local cyber security penetration testing services.

As today’s vehicles become ever more connected and software-dependent, vehicle manufacturers are taking steps to meet the regional regulation requirements and ensure their products are protected against cyber threats. Penetration testing is a common technique for identifying vulnerabilities in software and hardware throughout the development lifecycle. In this context, US vehicle manufacturers conduct penetration testing to validate and verify that their vehicles and components meet automotive cyber security regulations and standards, such ISO 21434 and UNR 155.

Argus’ new penetration testing lab provides the resources, knowledge and testing infrastructure required to test hardware and software components. These local capabilities will help OEMs and Tier 1s meet tight production timelines and avoid time-consuming and costly logistics. Already up and running, the new lab leverages the proven methods and processes used in Argus’ existing penetration testing labs in Europe, Japan and Korea.

Argus offers a comprehensive and modular automotive penetration testing service comprising several packages, including ECU-Level penetration testing, Vehicle-Level penetration testing, code review and automated fuzz testing packages.

At the component level, the penetration testing service detects and reports vulnerabilities in an ECU’s interfaces, communications channels, and security measures. Argus’ fuzz testing tool enables automated and scalable penetration testing of ECUs and other systems, helping Argus researchers find zero-day vulnerabilities and configuration errors quickly and efficiently.

“To meet the rising need for automotive cyber security solutions among OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, Argus is expanding its service operations in the North American market,” said Yehuda Kaufman, VP of Consulting & Research at Argus. “Our new penetration testing lab in Detroit will make it easier for local companies to take advantage of our extensive cyber security knowledge and top-notch testing capabilities, while also helping them accelerate project timelines.”

Labsphere & International Light

International Light Technologies, Inc., proudly announces its integration with Labsphere, Inc., creating a one-stop solution for light measurement instrumentation and illuminant sources. This strategic alignment brings together over 90 years of combined expertise, fortifying their position as industry leaders in illuminant sources, measurement equipment, calibration capabilities, and reflectance materials.

International Light Technologies (ILT) will become a division of Labsphere while retaining its name and brand. ILT will now have extensive use of Labsphere’s global distribution network, manufacturing partnerships, and engineering prowess. “As the world transitions from incandescent to LED technologies, a company with established expertise in both areas becomes critical”, states Robert Harrison, General Manager of ILT.

“We are thrilled to be aligned with International Light Technologies” echoed Scott Gish, President of Labsphere, “combining the technical strengths, supply chains, and distribution networks of both companies allows us to provide unparalleled capability to meet the unique and often custom needs of the photonics industry. We are now poised to elevate the standard for light measurement systems, offering a range of products from handheld devices to fully NIST traceable systems.”

The integration into Labsphere, Inc., is fully supported and endorsed by their parent company, Halma, PLC. This collaboration marks a milestone in the pursuit of innovation and product integration, underscored by Halma’s commitment to a safer, cleaner, healthier environment for everyone, every day.

ENNOVI FPC

ENNOVI, a mobility electrification solutions partner, introduces a more advanced and sustainable way of producing flexible circuits for low voltage signals in electric vehicle (EV) battery cell contacting systems. While flexible printed circuits (FPC) are often employed in these systems, they are the most expensive component in the current collector assembly. ENNOVI’s flexible die-cut circuit (FDC) technology offers a more cost-effective and sustainable solution, with fewer manufacturing procedures and faster continuous reel-to-reel production.

Generally, FPCs are manufactured using a multi-stage, batch photolithography process to etch copper traces for the flexible circuit. This production process uses corrosive chemicals that dissolve the unwanted copper. In addition, it takes a lot of time and energy to extract the waste copper from the chemicals, making it challenging to effectively recycle. The die-cutting process allows for instant recycling of the copper, making it a more substance preference to chemical etching.

Compared with FPCs, which have a size limitation of 600x600mm, FDCs boast no length restrictions as they are manufactured reel-to-reel. Under certain design considerations, the FDC provides similar performance characteristics to FPCs. These results were confirmed through rigorous in-house dimension, thermal shock, trace resistance, temperature rise, insulation resistance and high voltage testing.

“Adopting the FDC capability for flexible circuits aligns with our vision to think outside the box in creating a sustainable battery value chain for EVs,” explains Gustavo Cibrian, Product Manager, Energy Systems, at ENNOVI. “Our efforts enable ENNOVI to offer battery manufacturers a CCA design solution that balances their imperatives in terms of cost, time and performance. Allowing them to design to cost.”

Lumileds Philips GoPure

Lumileds, a leading lighting solutions company, offers the Philips GoPure GP5212 Automotive Air Purifier for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. Powerful, compact, and simple to use, GoPure GP5212 effectively filters out airborne allergens including pollen and mold that can pass through the cabin filters typically found in vehicles. Standard cabin air filters typically trap particulates of 5-100 microns. The Philips GoPure GP5212 can filter particles as small as .015 microns, including allergens, viruses, and bacteria, as well as toxic gases. The advanced filtering of the GoPure GP5212 helps trap pollen, keeping it out of the eyes and airways of vehicle occupants.

“The new Phillips GoPure GP5212 car air purifier meets a growing demand for clean air solutions,” noted Aubry Baugh, Lumileds Sr. Manager, Aftermarket Marketing Leader, NA. “As spring rolls around and pollen counts creep higher, drivers with seasonal allergies feel the real impact of pollen. The GoPure GP5212 truly helps users drive more safely and comfortably.”

Exceptional Clean Air Delivery Rate
The GP5212’s SelectFilter Plus filtration technology removes 90% of airborne pollen, and a standard sedan or SUV can be 50% filtered in just 10 minutes. The GoPure GP5212 quickly removes up to 100 different pollutants and microbes, while neutralizing unpleasant. Its compact design makes it easy to hang from seat backs, slide under seats, or strap to the console armrest.

The Philips GoPure GP5212 provides an exceptional Clean Air Delivery Rate of 16 m3/hour for particulate matter down to 2.5 microns. The advanced filter technology removes harmful NO2/SO2 fumes and toxic gases from road traffic that can come into the cabin through the vehicle’s ventilation. The GoPure GP5212 reduces the exposure to dangerous levels of air pollution that can be much higher inside the car than outside.

Philips SelectFilter Plus Technology 
The GoPure GP5212 uses Philips SelectFilter Plus 3-stage filtering. The first stage is a pre-filter that captures large particles such as pet hair, dust, and airborne dirt. The second stage is a HESA filter that scrubs out toxic gases and harmful chemicals and removes smoke, odors, and gases. The final stage is a HEPA filter that removes over 99% of airborne allergens, bacteria, and viruses in laboratory testing.

Monolith AI Detects Anomalies

Monolith, artificial intelligence (AI) software provider to the world’s most innovative engineering teams, has developed the industry’s first AI-powered ‘Anomaly Detector’ software that can discover a broad range of issues in test data at an unprecedented rate. It does this by automating the process of raw test data inspection to look for potential errors or abnormalities across hundreds of test channels.

The impact of failing to recognize issues with test data in a timely manner can be huge, including months of wasted testing and potential product delays and recalls, leading to unnecessary costs ranging from millions to billions of dollars, studies have found. (*see notes to editors)

Data anomalies caused by measurement or sensor errors, user errors, system malfunctions, or incorrect usage of the system during testing, can now be found quickly and more efficiently thanks to Monolith self-learning algorithms.

Dr. Richard Ahlfeld, Monolith CEO and founder said: “Bad data leads to wrong decisions and massive time wasted among highly valuable engineering resources. If discovered too late, these errors can also lead to schedule delays, or worse, quality issues that are released with the product leading to potentially expensive and reputation-harming recalls.”

“We’ve spent more than two years working directly with our customers to design, test, and tune our new Anomaly Detector so engineers can rapidly find errors in engineering data. In that time, we’ve not only developed a unique deep learning algorithm that can find multiple types of anomalies, we’ve also packaged it in a no-code user experience built specifically for engineering domain experts. This is useful AI developed by engineers for engineers.” 

Monolith has developed and tested its new Anomaly Detector AI in real-world applications with existing customers, predominantly in automotive, motorsports and industrial segments. In working directly with customers, the Monolith team was able to create a unique deep learning algorithm that finds many types of anomalies within test results and across hundreds of channels based on complex system behaviour.  Users can tune the anomaly detector for speed or depth of inspection, as well as for prevalence or severity of anomalies. Using an intuitive two-dimensional heat-map display, engineers can quickly peruse the results and rapidly recognise which tests or channels are showing questionable results to prioritise next steps.

Anomaly Detector is a new release in the Monolith platform of AI-powered tools, and follows the launch of ‘Next Test Recommender’ in 2023, software that gives active recommendations on the most valuable test conditions to validate during the development of hard-to-model, nonlinear products.

The power of the Monolith platform lies in its ability to reduce the amount of physical testing time and simulations required to successfully develop products with highly complex, intractable physics throughout the design cycle. Using valuable and sometimes limited engineering test data, Monolith makes instant predictions and enables engineers to identify areas where optimisation and development are required, without the extensive need for repetitive, time-consuming physical tests.