IAR accelerates code quality automation with multi-architecture certified static analysis tool

Uppsala, Sweden, June 18, 2024 - IAR, a leading global provider of software solutions for embedded system development, is proud to announce the availability of the TÜV SÜD-certified C-STAT static analysis tool for the newly released IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V V3.30.2 functional safety version . The TÜV SÜD-certified C-STAT static analysis tool is fully integrated in IAR's various functional safety versions and is now available for Arm, RISC-V and Renesas RL78 architectures.

The TÜV SÜD certification ensures that the IAR C-STAT static analysis tool meets strict functional safety standards. The certification includes a comprehensive safety guide and a new IAR C-STAT static analysis compliance report detailing the supported standards and regulations.

“We are pleased to release the TÜV SÜD-certified C-STAT static analysis tool for the latest IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V Functional Safety Edition,” said Anders Holmberg, CTO at IAR . “With support for Arm, RISC-V and Renesas RL78 architectures, C-STAT accelerates code quality automation for multi-architecture projects. TÜV SÜD certification ensures that C-STAT meets strict safety standards, providing critical compliance and reliability information. By integrating static analysis into the CI workflow, our updated functional safety edition seamlessly enhances software quality and safety for a wide range of projects and architectures.”

The updated IAR functional safety versions all integrate the TÜV SÜD-certified C-STAT static analysis tool, which can detect potential errors and coding standard violations early in the development process through static analysis, thereby improving software quality and security, while ensuring compliance and saving valuable time and resources.

The latest IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V Functional Safety Edition also adds support for new RISC-V ISA extensions, including Zc (code reduction), Zk (encryption), Zfinx (floating point in integer registers) and CMO (cache management operations). It has an automatic compression assembler, optimized library functions and enhanced code generation capabilities, providing developers with efficient software development tools.

IAR supports modern development practices including continuous integration (CI) and automated builds, is available for platforms such as Linux (Ubuntu and Red Hat) and Windows, and the IAR toolchain can be seamlessly integrated into existing environments.

Automated software quality, functional safety, and information security are critical for embedded software. Certified tools like C-STAT static analysis can help developers deliver better software faster and ensure compliance and system integrity. Choosing a certified solution can save time and cost, allowing developers to focus on code and application functionality.