This announcement of the integrated solution marks a significant milestone for ST and Hitec as they set a new standard for automotive software-defined vehicles, enabling the development of safer and more efficient vehicles.


STMicroelectronics (ST) and HighTec EDV-Systeme have announced an integrated solution to enable safer software-defined vehicles.

ST announced today that it is further enhancing the safety and economy of software-defined vehicles by integrating ST’s Stellar MCU, which has achieved ISO 26262 ASIL D certification, with Hitec’s Rust compiler.

“Software-defined vehicles are revolutionizing vehicle design and user experiences by replacing traditional hardware-based electronic control units (ECUs) with programmable systems,” said Davide Santo, Director of ST’s Automotive Microcontroller Business Line. “This collaboration will help automakers meet the highest safety standards while leveraging the powerful capabilities of Rust.”

“Rust is a modern programming language that offers excellent safety, and Hitec is “We have developed the industry’s first software compiler to support this and have obtained ISO 26262 ASIL D certification,” he said. “This solution, which is fully compatible with ST’s Stellar MCUs, will enable customers to utilize a complete, integrated solution with guaranteed safety.”

Automakers face significant challenges in shortening development cycles and meeting changing safety standards.

This collaboration between ST and HiTek addresses these needs, accelerating the development of safety-critical systems by integrating the ASIL D certified Rust compiler with the Stellar MCU family, thus reducing time to market.

Rust's safety, performance, and reliability make it a new choice for automotive system design and are driving the future of the automotive industry.

ST and Hitec share a common goal of developing innovative solutions that meet the highest safety standards in the automotive industry.

This collaboration will help accelerate the development of safety-critical systems and reduce time to market by enabling developers to integrate Rust and existing C/C++ code bases into safety-critical projects using Stellar MCUs.