ThunderX Adopts SAFERTOS® to Enhance Functional Safety in Next-Generation AI Domain Controller Platforms to Accelerate Safe, Scalable Cockpit-ADAS Fusion on Qualcomm Automotive SoCs

BRISTOL, England, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ThunderX, a global provider of intelligent driving domain controller platforms and high-performance central computing (HPC) solutions, announced the strategic adoption of SAFERTOS^® from WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS) across its next-generation domain controller platforms powered by Qualcomm^® SA8775P and SA8650P.

As global OEMs transition toward centralized, AI-driven, software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures, ThunderX is reinforcing the functional safety and real-time control foundation of its AI domain controllers to support scalable deployment of intelligent driving and in-vehicle AI applications worldwide. Learn more about the solution at: https://www.thunderxauto.com/

"Automotive OEMs are not only centralizing compute - they are embedding AI deeply into the vehicle architecture," said Dongchao Xu, CEO of ThunderX. "Through SAFERTOS^®, we are strengthening the deterministic real-time and functional safety foundation for safety-critical components within our platform architecture, enabling OEMs to scale AI-driven cockpit-ADAS fusion with reduced integration complexity and accelerated time to production."

AIBOX™: Scalable Central Compute for Software-Defined Vehicles

ThunderX's AIBOX™ series represents its AI-native central compute strategy for next-generation vehicles. Designed to support cockpit-ADAS fusion, AI perception, generative AI assistants, and cross-domain orchestration, AIBOX™ provides:

• High-performance heterogeneous computing on Qualcomm Automotive SoCs
• AI acceleration for perception, driver monitoring, and large-model-based in-cabin intelligence
• Support for centralized E/E architectures and zonal controllers
• A modular software stack integrating OS, middleware, AI frameworks, and toolchains
• Hardware–software decoupled architecture for global OEM scalability

Within its platform architecture, ThunderX applies SAFERTOS^® to selected safety-critical subsystems to ensure deterministic task execution, functional safety compliance and real-time reliability for AI-enabled driving functions.

Solving the Challenge of Safe, Scalable Intelligent Driving

OEMs face increasing pressure to balance functional safety, deterministic real-time performance, and software scalability across multiple platforms.

To meet these demands, ThunderX selected SAFERTOS^®, a safety-critical Real Time Operating System trusted across automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. To learn more about SAFERTOS^®, please visit: https://www.highintegritysystems.com/safertos/

SAFERTOS^®, pre-certified to ISO 26262, enables ThunderX to:

• Guarantee deterministic real-time behaviour in critical driving scenarios
• Accelerate compliance with ISO 26262 and other automotive safety standards
• Deliver low-latency, high-reliability performance across diverse SoCs and configurations

"ThunderX's implementation demonstrates exactly why SAFERTOS^® was created," said Andrew Longhurst, Managing Director at WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems. "It delivers safety and predictability where milliseconds make the difference, empowering OEMs to meet the most demanding automotive standards."

RazorDCX Tarkine: Industry's First Single-SoC Cockpit-Driver Fusion Control Solution

As part of ThunderX's domain controller product portfolio, RazorDCX Tarkine, powered by Qualcomm^® SA8775P, represents the industry's first single-SoC cockpit–driver fusion domain controller. Built on a 4nm process, it delivers:

• 72 TOPS and 230k DMIPS
• System designs intended to support ASIL-B requirements (ASIL-D for ADAS control)
• Support for 3D HMI, in-cabin vision, gaming, multimedia, and connectivity
• ADAS features including automatic parking and highway NOA

SAFERTOS^® runs on the Cortex R52 cores within the SAIL subsystem, ensuring real-time control and safety for ADAS operations.

RazorDCX Pantanal: Scalable ADAS for Entry-Level to Flagship Models

Powered by Qualcomm^® SA8650P, RazorDCX Pantanal extends the AIBOX strategy to support entry-level through flagship vehicle models.

SAFERTOS^® ensures deterministic execution of safety-critical tasks across all configurations, enabling ThunderX to deliver consistent performance and compliance.

By applying a consistent functional safety software foundation across product lines, ThunderX enables OEMs to maintain a unified development approach while adapting performance and cost structures for different global markets.

Driving Impact for OEMs and End Users

By integrating SAFERTOS^®, ThunderX empowers OEMs to accelerate time-to-market for intelligent driving solutions while maintaining the highest safety standards. End users benefit from enhanced driving experiences, greater reliability, and future-ready vehicle platforms.

About ThunderX

ThunderX is a global provider of intelligent driving domain controller platforms and high-performance central computing (HPC) solutions for next-generation vehicles. The company's AIBOX™ platform reflects its approach to AI-native central computing, enabling support for cockpit-ADAS integration and evolving in-vehicle intelligence use cases. Backed by strategic investments from ThunderSoft, Qualcomm, and Luxshare Precision, the company delivers innovative, safety-oriented, and highly decoupled software and hardware platforms to automotive OEMs worldwide.

Leveraging ThunderSoft's leadership in operating systems and cockpit software, ThunderX integrates a broad ecosystem across chips, operating systems, perception, and algorithms to deliver production-ready intelligent driving and cross-domain fusion solutions, supported by in-house middleware software and a complete development toolchain. For more information, please visit: https://www.thunderxauto.com/

About WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems

WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems is a safety systems company that produces and supplies Real Time Operating Systems and platform solutions to the Automotive, Medical and Industrial sectors worldwide. For more information, please visit:

https://www.highintegritysystems.com

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