What Hitex does

Hitex GmbH is a privately held German embedded systems specialist headquartered in Karlsruhe, founded in 1976. The company operates across five revenue streams: software tools and licenses (including distributed third-party tools such as Arm Keil MDK and PLS Universal Debug Engine), certified software components and middleware (TESSY unit testing, SafeTpack safety manager, AUTOSAR MCAL drivers, self-test libraries, RTOS, communication stacks), engineering and testing services, training programs, and electronics manufacturing/ODM. Its core proprietary technologies — TESSY (dynamic unit testing supporting ISO 26262, DO-178, and IEC 61508 certifications), SafeTpack (Embedded Award 2019 winner for AURIX safety management), and miniHIL (compact hardware-in-the-loop testing) — sit alongside a broader catalog of self-test libraries and middleware for safety-critical applications.

Hitex serves enterprise customers across five primary verticals: automotive (OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers, including ECU, ADAS, body electronics, e-mobility), industrial automation (motor control, power conversion, factory and building automation), medical devices (IEC 62304), railway (SIL2/SIL4 signaling and control), and avionics (DO-178). Its go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, leveraging Preferred Design House status with Infineon across four microcontroller families (AURIX, TRAVEO, PSoC, XMC) — the highest tier of that ecosystem partnership — as both a credibility signal and a referral channel into Infineon's global customer base.

The business model combines one-time tool licensing, recurring component licensing and royalties, project-based professional services (engineering, unit/integration/HIL testing, certification support), instructor-led training, and hardware revenue from ODM/EMS. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, an online storefront (ehitex.de), Infineon ecosystem referrals, and an e-learning platform for training. Operating subsidiaries include Hitex UK and Hitex COM, with no external investors and no disclosed parent company.

Name

Hitex

Legal name

Hitex GmbH

Website

https://hitex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hitex GmbH is a privately held German embedded systems specialist founded in 1976, supplying development tools, certified safety/security software components, and engineering, testing, and training services to enterprise customers in automotive, industrial, medical, railway, and avionics verticals, anchored by Preferred Design House status with Infineon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embedded Development Tools

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded Software & Firmware Tools (Compilers, Debug, RTOS tooling) (HDAHAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Embedded software tools
• Functional safety software
• AUTOSAR MCAL drivers
• Unit testing tools
• Microcontroller development kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Tools and Licenses: Sale of development tools (compilers, debuggers, IDEs), testing tools (TESSY), and static code analysis tools. Perpetual licenses and subscriptions for tools such as Arm Keil MDK, Arm Development Studio, and PLS Universal Debug Engine.
2. Software Components and Middleware: Certified software components including self-test libraries (SafeTpack, TRAVEO II self-test), MCAL drivers for AUTOSAR, RTOS, file systems, communication stacks, embedded security libraries, and flash EEPROM emulation.
3. Engineering and Testing Services: Consulting, engineering (software, hardware, systems, security), unit testing, code review, hardware review, integration testing, and HIL testing services. Covers full product lifecycle from concept to certification.
4. Training Services: Instructor-led and online training programs covering functional safety (IEC 61508, ISO 13849), embedded systems with Arm Cortex-M, RTOS, TrustZone security, and dynamic software testing with TESSY.
5. Electronics Manufacturing (EMS) and ODM: Original Design Manufacturing and Electronics Manufacturing Services including SMT assembly, prototyping, and production of embedded systems and evaluation boards. Also includes packaging, logistics, and product launch services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hitex GmbH sells embedded systems development tools, certified software components, and engineering services that help customers design, test, and certify safety-critical microcontroller software. The portfolio spans proprietary tools such as TESSY (dynamic unit testing), SafeTpack (AURIX safety manager), miniHIL (hardware-in-the-loop testing), distributed Arm/Keil/PLS/HighTec development suites, AUTOSAR MCAL drivers, self-test libraries, RTOS middleware, and evaluation boards — complemented by consulting, testing, training, and electronics manufacturing services.

Product overview

Hitex is a leading provider of embedded systems solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of development tools, testing tools, software components, and middleware. The core offerings include TESSY for dynamic unit testing, SafeTpack Safety Manager and other self-test libraries for functional safety, Arm Development Studio and Keil MDK for development, AUTOSAR MCAL drivers, and RTOS solutions (PXROS, Keil RTX, FuSa RTS, SAFERTOS). As Infineon's Preferred Design House, Hitex provides specialized support for AURIX, TRAVEO, PSoC, XMC, and Embedded Power microcontrollers. The company also offers engineering, testing, training, and manufacturing services spanning the entire product lifecycle from concept to certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TESSY: Dynamic unit testing tool for embedded software testing
• SafeTpack
• miniHIL
• ShieldBuddy TC375
• Safety and Security Suite

Products and services

• TESSY Dynamic Unit Testing Tool Proprietary dynamic unit and component testing tool for embedded software, supporting regression testing, code coverage analysis, and Classification Tree Editor for test specification. Used for certifications per ISO 26262, DO-178, and IEC 61508.
• SafeTpack Safety Manager Proprietary safety manager software component for Infineon AURIX microcontrollers providing self-test libraries and diagnostic routines for ASIL-ready safety-critical automotive applications.
• Static Code Analysis Tool Static code analysis tool for identifying code quality issues, security vulnerabilities, and compliance with coding standards in embedded software.
• Cybersecurity Fuzzing Tool Security testing tool that performs fuzzing to discover vulnerabilities in embedded software through automated input generation.
• miniHIL Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing System Compact hardware-in-the-loop testing system for embedded software validation, enabling efficient self-testing against simulated real-world conditions.
• Arm Development Studio Comprehensive Arm-specific IDE and development environment for embedded system design, debugging, and optimization across Arm Cortex processors (distributed by Hitex).
• Arm Keil MDK Professional microcontroller development toolkit for Arm Cortex-M and Cortex-R processors featuring uVision IDE, compiler, and debug utilities (distributed by Hitex).
• Universal Debug Engine (UDE) PLS debugging tool for multi-core microcontroller debugging with advanced trace and breakpoint capabilities, particularly for Infineon AURIX and RISC-V (distributed by Hitex).
• HighTec C/C++ Compiler Commercial-grade C/C++ compiler supporting microcontroller architectures including automotive RISC-V (distributed by Hitex).
• HighTec Rust Compiler Rust compiler solution for embedded systems development targeting automotive and industrial applications (distributed by Hitex).
• TRAVEO II Self-Test Libraries Self-test libraries tailored for Infineon TRAVEO II microcontrollers enabling integration of built-in self-tests and diagnostic routines for automotive safety applications.
• IEC 60335 Class B Safety Libraries Self-test libraries for appliances and household equipment meeting IEC 60335 Class B safety software requirements.
• PRO-SIL SafeTlib Safety library supporting functional safety standards for embedded systems development.
• AUTOSAR MCAL Drivers Microcontroller Abstraction Layer drivers for AUTOSAR-compliant automotive software development on Infineon AURIX and TRAVEO platforms, including PSoC AutoPDL and CapSense middleware.
• Embedded Security Stack for HSM Security stack for Hardware Security Module providing cryptographic services and secure key storage for embedded applications.
• PXROS RTOS Real-time operating system for safety-critical automotive and industrial applications.
• Keil RTX RTOS RTOS for Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers offering deterministic real-time behavior and middleware components.
• FuSa RTS RTOS Functional safety runtime system providing certified software components for safety-critical embedded development.
• SAFERTOS Safety-certified real-time operating system designed for IEC 61508 and ISO 26262 compliant applications.
• Communication Stacks (TCP/IP, USB, Bluetooth, CANopen) Protocol stacks for embedded communication including Keil-TCP/IP, Tuxera TCP/IP, CMX TCP/IP, USB, Bluetooth, and CANopen.
• File Systems and Flash Translation Layer Middleware components for non-volatile storage management including file systems and flash memory translation for embedded applications.
• ShieldBuddy TC375 Evaluation Board Arduino-compatible evaluation board featuring Infineon AURIX TC375 microcontroller for rapid prototyping and development.
• MOTEON TraceBox Hardware trace and debug tool for automotive protocols supporting CAN, LIN, and FlexRay analysis, distributed alongside b-plus gateways.
• Embedded Systems Training Programs Instructor-led and online training courses covering functional safety (IEC 61508, ISO 13849), embedded development with Arm Cortex-M, RTOS, TrustZone security, and dynamic software testing with TESSY. TÜV SÜD Rail-certified trainers.
• Embedded Engineering and Testing Services Consulting, engineering (software, hardware, systems, security), unit testing, code review, hardware review, integration testing, and HIL testing services covering the full product lifecycle from concept to certification.
• Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and ODM Original Design Manufacturing and Electronics Manufacturing Services including SMT assembly, prototyping, and production of embedded systems and evaluation boards; also packaging, logistics, and product launch services.

Quantifiable outcome

• TESSY unit testing tool supports certifications according to ISO 26262, DO-178, and IEC 61508 standards — enabling software certification for safety-critical applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Infineon Technologies AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 1976Hitex serves as Preferred Design House (PDH) for multiple Infineon microcontroller families: AURIX, TRAVEO, PSoC, and XMC. This is the highest tier of partnership with Infineon, providing Hitex with direct access to Infineon's technical resources, factory support, early silicon access, and ecosystem marketing. Hitex develops and supplies MCAL drivers, self-test libraries, evaluation boards, and engineering services exclusively for Infineon microcontrollers.
• Arm LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArm and Hitex maintain a long-standing ecosystem partnership. Arm's ecosystem partners have shipped over 200 billion chips as of 2021. Hitex is a Preferred Design House for Arm-based Infineon microcontrollers (TRAVEO, PSoC, XMC) and distributes Arm development tools including Arm Development Studio, Keil MDK, Arm Compiler, and ULINK debug adapters. Hitex also publishes educational content on Arm Cortex-M architecture through its webinar series.
• SafeTpack ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHitex is the central partner in the SafeTpack ecosystem, having developed and commercialized SafeTpack as a safety manager solution for AURIX microcontrollers. The company operates a SafeTpack Partner program and is recognized as the SafeTpack Partner by Infineon and the broader embedded industry.
• TÜV SÜD Rail GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTÜV SÜD Rail GmbH provides certified functional safety trainers who deliver Hitex's Functional Safety training programs (IEC 61508 and ISO 13849). Trainers hold TÜV SÜD Rail certification, lending credibility to Hitex's safety training offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Embedded_News
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxYm_1Dm2M-ScYiy7V2Uyow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hitex

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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