Lauterbach TRACE32® debugging tools support the second-generation THA6 series automotive domain control chip of Tongxin Micro

Recently, Lauterbach and Tongxin Micro jointly announced that TRACE32® debugging and development tools now fully support Tongxin Micro's second-generation THA6 series automotive domain control chip. This collaboration aims to help clients improve development efficiency and create more effective, precise solutions.

TRACE32® tools support debugging for a wide range of processor types and can be deployed both locally in the lab and remotely over a network. They offer powerful features including heterogeneous multi-core debugging, complex debugging condition settings, trace-based sporadic bug location, software and hardware performance analysis, and code coverage analysis. With a modular design, users can flexibly combine tools across different projects and development stages, saving on investment. In the automotive application sector, TRACE32® tools are certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D. Lauterbach also provides a Tool Qualification Support Kit (TQSK) to assist with the relevant qualification process.

Tongxin Micro's second-generation THA6 series automotive domain control chip is on par with those from international giants in terms of security, reliability, computing power, and real-time performance. It is the first Arm Cortex-R52+ ASIL D MCU in China. With a clock speed of 400 MHz, it integrates the latest GTM 4.1, supports high-resolution PWM, and complies with Full EVITA. The chip is built on the Armv8 architecture, offering exceptional computing power, a built-in hardware RDC module, and support for both software and hardware decoding of resolver signals. This combination provides a reliable foundation for E/E architectures, meeting the demands of applications such as powertrain, chassis, body, battery management, and intelligent driving.

Additionally, Lauterbach TRACE32® provides comprehensive debugging and off-chip trace support based on the related functional modules and interfaces integrated into Tongxin Micro's second-generation THA6 series. Users can use TRACE32® to trace and debug the code running on the Cortex-R52+ cores of the chip and easily access its security core for debugging through configuration options. This helps users achieve faster chip design, hardware/software integration, and application development.

Ben Yang, VP of Automotive BU at Tongxin Micro, said: "The high-performance, high-quality toolchain provided by Lauterbach aligns perfectly with the demands of Tongxin Micro's automotive-grade MCU products. This collaboration will further enrich the development ecosystem for our automotive-grade MCUs. We look forward to empowering each other with Lauterbach, integrating innovation, and jointly advancing technological progress and industry prosperity."

Norbert Weiss, General Manager of Lauterbach GmbH, said: "Tongxin Micro's second-generation THA6 series automotive domain control chip will be an excellent choice for automotive core control units such as powertrain, chassis, and domain control. With the latest TRACE32® support, we enable engineers to develop applications using this chip series alongside market-leading debugging and tracing tools from the very beginning."