Another international certification has been achieved by the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System in recent days. The new mixed-criticality functional safety recognition is justified by the Linux Math Library license, achieved in July of last year, bringing the functional license ISO 26262 Automotive Safety Integrity Level B (ASIL-B) of the operating system closer, which allows the solution to be launched in the market. This milestone highlights Red Hat’s commitment to providing innovative and native Linux functional safety for automobiles.
Mixed-criticality demonstrates the platform’s ability to run Automotive Safety Integrity Level B (ASIL-B) applications alongside Quality Management (QM) software on a single system-on-chip (SoC) and within a single operating system. This advancement is made possible through robust evidence of ‘Freedom From Interference’ (FFI) in the operating system layers, paving the way for the direct integration of safety applications in next-generation automotive systems.
In collaboration with exida, Red Hat has developed and validated a new approach to meet the objectives of functional safety standards, including ISO 26262, and aims to overcome challenges associated with complex pre-existing open-source software.
For Francis Chow, Vice President and General Manager of In-Vehicle Operating System and Edge at Red Hat, the certification represents a major step in making open-source software the reference for autonomous vehicles. “By combining edge computing with the proven reliability of Linux, we are building a foundation that not only meets critical safety standards but also enables automakers to deliver personalized, connected, and adaptable driving experiences at scale,” he said.
