INTEGRITY-178 tuMP RTOS Enters Verification Phase for Multicore DO-178C DAL A Assurance on Intel Tiger Lake
Green Hills Software and Mercury Systems (Nasdaq: MRCY) have announced that their INTEGRITY-178 tuMP safety-critical real-time operating system (RTOS) has entered the verification phase for DO-178C and AC 20-193 airworthiness certification on Intel's 11th Gen Core i7 processors. This step follows the successful delivery of a Plan for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC). The system is set to become the first certified on this processor for DO-178C DAL A standards. The first customer is a US Army aviation program, with potential for broader adoption. Production systems are expected by the end of next year. INTEGRITY-178 tuMP has been available since 2021 and is recognized for its high multicore utilization and low lifecycle cost.
- Verification phase for INTEGRITY-178 tuMP RTOS on Intel Tiger Lake processors initiated.
- Successful PSAC delivery sets the path for DO-178C DAL A certification.
- First customer is a US Army aviation program, indicating strong market demand.
- Potential for reduced risk and faster deployment for other programs.
- Expected production systems by end of next year.
- Available since 2021, indicating a mature and tested product.
- Recognized for high multicore utilization and low lifecycle cost.
- Verification phase only initiated, certification not yet achieved, implying ongoing risks.
- Dependence on Intel 11th Gen processors may limit flexibility and adaptability.
- Timeline for full production extends to end of next year, potentially delaying adoption and revenue.
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The collaboration between Green Hills Software and Mercury Systems on the verification phase for DO-178C DAL A assurance is significant as it targets a U.S. Army aviation program and potentially other defense applications. DO-178C DAL A is the highest level of safety certification for airborne software and achieving it on multicore processors is a rare accomplishment. This could enhance Mercury Systems' product offerings and market position significantly, especially within defense sectors which are known for their long-term, high-value contracts.
From a financial perspective, this development could positively impact Mercury Systems' valuation as it showcases their ability to deploy cutting-edge technology in critical areas. The completion of the verification phase should support future revenue streams due to decreased deployment risks. This is noteworthy given the existing geopolitical tensions and growing defense budgets globally.
However, the actual impact on stock price will depend on the successful completion of this phase and subsequent deployments. Investors should watch for updates on this to gauge real progress and potential financial benefits.
The technical implications of the INTEGRITY-178 tuMP RTOS entering the verification phase are profound. INTEGRITY-178 tuMP is notable for its multicore interference mitigation, allowing system integrators to meet stringent safety and security requirements. This is critical in aerospace and defense applications where failing to meet deadlines can be catastrophic.
The fact that this RTOS has been selected for a U.S. Army program underlines its reliability and performance. By supporting multiple processing configurations (SMP, BMP, AMP), it provides flexibility and robustness in different operational scenarios. The inclusion of bandwidth allocation and monitoring (BAM) also ensures that critical applications are prioritized, meeting their operational deadlines.
For investors, the technical strengths of this system imply a lower risk and higher reliability which are important in defense sectors. This makes the underlying technology a strong asset for Mercury Systems' portfolio.
In the broader market context, the move to enter the verification phase for DO-178C DAL A assurance on multicore processors is a strategic one. Mercury Systems can leverage this achievement to solidify its market positioning in the aerospace and defense sectors. These markets have stringent requirements and the successful certification of INTEGRITY-178 tuMP could be a differentiator against competitors.
The industry trend towards multi-core processing for enhanced performance and power efficiency aligns well with this development. The ability to offer a certified, low-risk path to multicore utilization will attract more defense and aerospace contracts, given the cost and time efficiencies in certification and deployment.
Retail investors should note that this move aligns with industry demands and could lead to stronger market penetration and higher revenue generation in the medium to long term, reinforcing the company’s growth trajectory.
The FACE®-conformant INTEGRITY-178 tuMP RTOS has been available for 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors since 2021. Mercury selected INTEGRITY-178 tuMP for its unparalleled pedigree of both airborne safety and security certifications. That pedigree includes the only civil multicore certification to DO-178C and AC 20-193/CAST-32A objectives, as well as its certified conformance to the FACE Technical Standard, its high multicore utilization, and its low cost over the full life cycle of the program.
"Mercury's MOSA-aligned safety-critical mission computers based on SOSA and FACE open standards enable seamless integration of newer, more advanced technology across all aircraft," said Roya Montakhab, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Integrated Processing Solutions at Mercury. "The Green Hills FACE-certified INTEGRITY-178 tuMP RTOS is a critical component for our DAL A architecture and provides a low-risk path to multicore certification, which supports multiple applications through a converged architecture and speeds capability deployment."
"Green Hills Software is excited to be developing certification software life-cycle data for our unique DAL A multicore solution on the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors," said Dan O'Dowd, founder and CEO of Green Hills Software. "Whereas other companies have claimed to have a multicore certification, only INTEGRITY tuMP has passed a true DAL A civil certification to DO-178C multicore objectives."
The INTEGRITY-178 tuMP safety-critical RTOS from Green Hills Software is the only operating system to be part of a successful multicore certification to DO-178C and AC 20-193/ CAST-32A objectives. INTEGRITY-178 tuMP is also the only RTOS that has been used in a certification to NSA's "Raise the Bar" set of security standards for cross domain systems (CDS), and it is capable of hosting multi-level security (MLS) applications. INTEGRITY-178 tuMP is a multicore RTOS with support for running a multi-threaded DAL A application across multiple processor cores in symmetric multi-processing (SMP) or bound multi-processing (BMP) configurations, as well as supporting the more basic asymmetric multi-processing (AMP). INTEGRITY-178 tuMP was the first RTOS to be certified conformant to the FACE Technical Standard, edition 3.0, and it is the only RTOS with multicore interference mitigation for all shared resources, enabling the system integrator to meet AC 20-193/CAST-32A objectives. Multicore interference happens when more than one processor core attempts simultaneous access to a shared resource, such as system memory, I/O, or the on-chip interconnect. To further ease compliance to AC 20-193, Green Hills provides bandwidth allocation and monitoring (BAM) functionality in INTEGRITY-178 tuMP that ensures that critical applications get their allocated access to shared resources in order to meet their required deadlines, significantly lowering integration and certification risk. Together, the flexible multi-processing architecture and multicore interference mitigation enable a system integrator to maximize multicore processor performance while meeting safety and security requirements.
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Mercury Systems is a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing power to the edge to solve the most pressing aerospace and defense challenges. Combining technologies and expertise developed for more than 40 years, the Mercury Processing Platform offers customers a unique advantage to unleash breakthrough capabilities. It spans the full breadth of signal processing—from RF front end to the human-machine interface—enabling customers to turn data into decisions with standard products and custom solutions from silicon to system scale. Mercury's products and solutions are deployed in more than 300 programs and across 35 countries. The company is headquartered in
About Green Hills Software
Founded in 1982, Green Hills Software is the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security. In 2008, the Green Hills INTEGRITY-178 RTOS was the first and only operating system to be certified by NIAP (National Information Assurance Partnership comprised of NSA & NIST) to EAL 6+, High Robustness, the highest level of security ever achieved for any software product. Our open architecture, integrated development solutions address deeply embedded, absolute security and high-reliability applications for the military/avionics, medical, industrial, automotive, networking, consumer and other markets that demand industry-certified solutions. Green Hills Software is headquartered in
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