IAR announced its support for the THA6 Gen2 series automotive-grade MCUs from Tongxin Microelectronics (TMC). This collaboration, achieved through the latest release of IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm v9.60.3, enables developers to meet next-generation automotive electronics’ high-performance and functional safety demands.
The TMC THA6 Gen2 series is the first Arm Cortex-R52+ ASIL D MCU in China. Operating at a frequency of 400MHz, it is built on the modern Armv8 architecture, offering both performance and scalability. Additionally, it integrates the latest GTM 4.1 (Generic Timer Module), supports high-resolution PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), and complies with EVITA-Full, a standard for automotive cyber security ensuring secure communication and encryption.
Featuring a built-in hardware RDC (Resolver-to-Digital Converter) module, the chip supports both software and hardware decoding of resolver signals, which are essential for motor position sensing. This combination provides a reliable foundation for E/E architectures (Electrical/Electronic architectures), addressing the demands of applications such as powertrain, chassis, body systems, and intelligent driving. By integrating IAR’s advanced development tools, the collaboration between IAR and TMC streamlines the creation of safe and high-performance automotive systems, reducing manufacturers' time to market.
IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm Functional Safety Edition is certified by TÜV SÜD and supports ISO 26262 ASIL D compliance, making it an industry benchmark for functional safety.
Developers benefit from a robust toolchain that includes:
- Highly optimised code generation: ensuring compact and high-performance applications
- Integrated debugging tools: simplifying the identification and resolution of complex issues
- Advanced analysis capabilities: tools like C-STAT for static code analysis and C-RUN for runtime analysis help ensure robust code quality and early detection of potential issues
These features empower developers to fully leverage the TMC THA6 series, ensuring system compliance with the automotive industry's stringent safety standards.
“IAR’s extensive support enhances the development resources and toolchains for our automotive MCUs, significantly reducing our customers’ development cycles. This collaboration strengthens the foundation for rapid iteration and innovation in automotive electronics. With our combined technical expertise and robust R&D capabilities, we are poised to drive the industry forward and unlock new opportunities," said Jun Huang, Senior Vice President of TMC.
"Supporting TMC’s THA6 series underscores IAR’s commitment to providing developers with tools to address modern automotive challenges. With ASIL D compliance, the THA6 series demands solutions that optimise performance while ensuring functional safety. By integrating advanced debugging, code analysis, and optimisation, we help developers streamline workflows, reduce complexity, and deliver reliable automotive applications, meeting the demands of safety-critical systems," added Anders Holmberg, CTO, IAR.
