In today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry, software is no longer just a supporting component — it’s the backbone of modern vehicles. From engine control units (ECUs) to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving platforms, software defines functionality, safety, and user experience. To meet the high standards of reliability, compliance, and performance required by this domain, automotive developers need robust and specialized tools — and that’s where our Automotive Compiler solution comes in.
The HighTec C/C++ Automotive Compiler is built from the ground up for safety-critical embedded systems. With a focus on compliance with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262, our compiler is the tool of choice for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers who prioritize safety, efficiency, and performance in their development lifecycle.
HighTec compiler toolchain is certified for use in functional safety environments and comes with a comprehensive safety manual and supporting documentation. This allows you to streamline your development process and minimize certification efforts while ensuring the highest levels of code quality and determinism.
The HighTec compiler supports a wide range of architectures commonly used in automotive ECUs, including:
The modern LLVM open-source compiler technology for proven, established, and new microcontroller generations.
HighTec enabled the broadly used GCC technology to meet the strict requirements of the automotive industry:
With proactive support for the latest chip revisions, HighTec compiler toolchain ensures developers always have access to updated tools — often before general availability. This forward-looking support helps you reduce time-to-market and maintain competitiveness in a demanding industry.
Automotive systems require more than just compatibility — they demand performance under strict resource constraints and portability across multiple platforms and generations of hardware.
HighTec compiler provides:
HighTec work closely with silicon vendors to ensure maximum compatibility and optimization for target platforms, allowing you to take full advantage of the underlying hardware without compromising on safety or maintainability.
The automotive industry often operates on long product lifecycles. HighTec’s long-term support (LTS) offering guarantees access to stable compiler versions with critical updates and bug fixes throughout the product’s lifetime — which could span 10–15 years or more.
In parallel, we continuously innovate, incorporating new language standards (such as modern C++), advanced optimization techniques, and tooling integrations. This ensures your development environment stays up to date with industry best practices and future-ready.
The HighTec Automotive Compiler integrates smoothly into modern automotive development workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and model-based design environments. Whether you’re working with classic AUTOSAR, adaptive AUTOSAR, or bare-metal systems, our toolchain is flexible enough to fit your needs.
Our compilers also support integration with popular IDEs and build systems, making it easier for development teams to adopt and scale the solution across large projects.
As Europe’s largest independent compiler vendor, HighTec EDV-Systeme offers unmatched expertise in embedded systems, automotive software, and safety-critical toolchains. We are trusted by global OEMs and Tier 1s not only for the quality of our technology, but for the long-term partnership and support we provide.
Through our distribution partnership, ITEC makes the power of HighTec compilers available directly to engineering teams across Israel and beyond. Our local technical support, training, and customization services help you hit the ground running — and stay ahead of the curve.
Ready to Drive Your Automotive Project Forward?
If you're building software for automotive applications, from powertrain to ADAS, you need tools that are optimized, compliant, and future-proof.
The HighTec Automotive Compiler delivers on all fronts: performance, safety, and support.
Contact us today to learn more or request a trial version for your team.
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