Apitronix provides a high‑performance real‑time processor built on 220 RISC‑V cores, delivering up to 19× more deterministic compute power for safety‑critical applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Safety‑critical embedded systems such as automotive zone controllers and UAV flight computers must meet strict timing and certification requirements, yet traditional MCUs rely on complex software stacks (e.g., AUTOSAR) and manual scheduling, leading to large codebases, high integration cost, and brittle safety cases.
Solution
Apitronix delivers a silicon‑based real‑time processor built from 220 RISC‑V cores that embeds scheduling and protection directly in hardware. This architecture provides deterministic, high‑throughput compute—up to 19× more than conventional solutions—while eliminating software‑level interference between mixed‑criticality tasks. By moving the real‑time kernel into silicon, the platform removes the need for extensive AUTOSAR overhead and reduces re‑validation effort when software changes. Engineers can consolidate multiple legacy ECUs into a single chip, achieving lower weight, wiring complexity, and bill‑of‑materials. The processor is paired with a development suite that supports model‑based design, legacy middleware integration, and built‑in validation tools to streamline safety certification.
Target Audience
Primary customers are automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers developing zonal architectures, as well as aerospace and UAV manufacturers requiring deterministic flight‑control processors.
Features
- 220 RISC‑V cores delivering massive parallel, deterministic performance for safety‑critical workloads
- Hardware‑enforced scheduling and memory protection that guarantee freedom‑from‑interference across mixed‑criticality tasks
- No AUTOSAR runtime overhead; compatible with existing AUTOSAR middleware when needed
- Integrated secure boot and hardware‑encrypted code loading to protect against reverse‑engineering
- Built‑in tracing and performance monitoring for early timing verification
- Model‑based design flow with Simulink integration, enabling direct compilation from control models to silicon
- Supports consolidation of dozens of legacy MCUs into a single high‑integration ECU