Client

Automotive OEMs, Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers and Embedded systems suppliers.

Technology

• Security: Secure Boot, AES, RSA, HMAC, Flash Memory Encryption.
• Standards: ISO 14229, ISO 15765, ISO 15031 and AUTOSAR 4.3.
• Mechanisms: Rollback or dual boot mechanisms to ensure fail-safe operation, secondary and primary boot mechanism.

Service

• MicroCoreX specializes in offering end-to-end solutions in bootloader and boot manager design, development, integration, and testing for automotive and embedded applications.

Tasks

• Bootloader Development:
  Custom bootloader design for various microcontroller architectures.
  Development of primary and secondary bootloaders.
  Integration of multi-bank flash and memory management.
  Development of high-speed flash programming algorithms.
• Secure Boot Implementation:
  Design and implementation of secure boot mechanisms.
  Firmware authentication using digital signatures.
  Hardware Root of Trust integration.
• OTA Update Systems:
  Development of over-the-air update mechanisms.
  Fail-safe mechanisms for interrupted or failed updates.
  Delta firmware update integration.
• Diagnostics and Communication Protocols:
  UDS integration for firmware updates and diagnostic operations.
  Development of custom diagnostic routines for bootloader firmware.
  Implementation of SecOC for secure communications.
• Testing and Validation:
  Functional testing for flash programming and bootloader operations.
  Penetration testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities in secure bootloaders.
  Compliance testing for ISO 26262 and other relevant standards.
• Tooling and Automation:
  Development of scripts and tools for automated testing.
  Creation of PC-based flash loaders or update tools.
  Integration with CI/CD pipelines for automated firmware deployment.
• Documentation and Training:
  Delivering detailed user manuals and integration guides.
  Conducting training sessions for client teams on bootloader integration and usage.