HITEX (UK) LIMITED

What HITEX (UK) LIMITED does

HITEX (UK) Limited is a privately held embedded engineering company serving the United Kingdom and Ireland since 1989, headquartered at the University of Warwick Science Park in Coventry. It is a 100% subsidiary of Infineon AG (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: IFX) and operates as an Infineon Preferred Design House, giving it direct access to Infineon's AURIX and Traveo microcontroller roadmaps. The company supplies co-developed functional safety software libraries — SafeTpack (AURIX TC3xx), SafeTlib (AURIX TC2x/TC4x), and PXROS-HR (certified for SIL 3 and ASIL D) — alongside the TRAVEO II Self-Test Libraries for AUTOSAR compliance.

Its product portfolio spans Arm-based, x86, Power Architecture, and QorIQ Layerscape System-on-Modules and Single Board Computers distributed from Phytec, TQ, and Emtrion; development tools from Arm/Keil, HighTec, and PLS; and an industrial automation line (Softing gateways, OPC UA/MQTT Docker containers, network testers, OPC UA suites, and Rockwell eATM modules). It also distributes NewAE Technology's ChipWhisperer and ChipShouter embedded security testing tools. Service lines include embedded hardware/software development, Infineon Preferred Design House consulting, unit testing services qualified up to SIL4/ASIL-D, and recurring hands-on training courses for Arm, AURIX, and PROFIBUS/PROFINET diagnostics.

The business model combines multiple revenue streams: hardware resale (embedded modules, network interface cards), one-time development tool licenses (Keil MDK, HighTec compilers, PLS debug probes), proprietary safety library licensing (project, product, and buyout options), professional engineering services, on-site industrial network diagnostics, and recurring training. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales for services and training, supported by e-commerce through its own website and the parent Hitex GmbH webshop. Primary customer verticals are Industrial and Automotive, with secondary exposure to Rail, IoT/IIoT, and Wearables. Financials are not publicly disclosed; revenue is consolidated within Infineon AG.

Name

HITEX (UK) LIMITED

Legal name

Hitex (UK) Ltd.

Website

https://hitex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HITEX (UK) Limited is a Coventry-based, Infineon-owned embedded engineering company serving the UK and Ireland since 1989, specializing in functional safety libraries for AURIX microcontrollers, embedded modules, development tools, industrial automation, and engineering services for industrial and automotive customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embedded Engineering Services and Tools

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhibition, Retail & Experiential Design (BPAHAKAL)

Keywords

• Embedded engineering services
• Functional safety software
• System on modules
• Industrial automation gateways
• Embedded development tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Embedded Boards and Modules Sales: Distribution of embedded modules and single board computers including Arm-based modules, x86 modules, and system-on-modules from partners like Phytec, TQ, and Emtrion.
2. Development Tools: Distribution of compilers and debug tools including Arm/Keil, HighTec, and PLS Development Tools for embedded software development.
3. Engineering Services: Embedded software and hardware development services including schematic design, PCB layout, design validation, and custom software development for Arm and AURIX platforms.
4. Software Testing and Verification Services: Unit testing services for embedded software projects with qualification up to SIL4 and ASIL-D, supporting ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and DO-178 standards.
5. Training Services: Hands-on training courses for Arm microcontrollers, AURIX, software safety, and network diagnostics. Courses offered at Coventry offices or on-site by request.
6. SafeTpack Software Libraries: Sale of SafeTpack safety software libraries for AURIX TC3xx, available with project, product, and buyout license options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hitex (UK) Ltd. is an embedded engineering company that supplies System-on-Modules and Single Board Computers, microcontroller development tools (Arm/Keil, HighTec, PLS), functional-safety software libraries (SafeTpack, SafeTlib, PXROS-HR), industrial automation gateways and network diagnostics (Softing), and embedded security tools (ChipWhisperer, ChipShouter). It complements these products with custom embedded software and hardware design services, functional-safety testing services, and hands-on training courses for Arm, AURIX and industrial network professionals in the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

HITEX (UK) LIMITED is an embedded engineering company serving the UK and Ireland since 1989, offering a comprehensive portfolio of embedded systems products and engineering services. The core product portfolio centers on System-on-Modules (SOM) and Single Board Computers (SBC) based on ARM (NXP i.MX, STM32MP, TI AM6x), x86, Power Architecture, and QorIQ processors, complemented by development tools (Keil MDK, HighTec Compilers, PLS debuggers), industrial automation solutions (Softing gateways, network testers, OPC UA products), and safety/security products (Keil FuSa RTS, ChipWhisperer, ChipShouter). Software libraries include SafeTlib and SafeTpack for AURIX safety compliance, PXROS-HR real-time OS, and TRAVEO II self-test libraries. The company also provides engineering services including embedded software/hardware development, Infineon Preferred Design House services, unit testing, and professional training for ARM, AURIX, and industrial networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Embedded Software Development Services Custom embedded software engineering for Arm Cortex-M and Infineon AURIX/Multi-core platforms, covering bare-metal driver development, application-specific drivers, application code and protocol stack integration, sold to enterprise engineering teams in the UK and Ireland.
• Embedded Hardware Development Services Custom embedded hardware design service including system architecture, schematic design, multi-layer PCB layout (up to 16 layers) and prototype build management for Arm Cortex-M and Infineon AURIX-based products, aimed at OEMs and product companies needing complete hardware design delivery.
• Infineon Preferred Design House Services Preferred Design House services for customers building Infineon AURIX and Traveo microcontroller projects, including dedicated software and hardware engineers, AURIX/Traveo expertise, and direct escalation routes to Infineon for technical support.
• Unit Testing Services for Embedded Software Embedded software unit testing services qualified up to SIL4 (IEC 61508) and ASIL-D (ISO 26262), with STD, QM and SAFE test packages, test database creation, regression testing and audit support for safety-critical development programmes.
• PROFIBUS Diagnostics Training Courses Hands-on PROFIBUS training courses covering basics, cabling, protocol, diagnostics and practical testing with the PROFIBUS Tester 5, delivered at Hitex UK's Coventry office or on customer premises in the UK and Ireland.
• AURIX Training Courses Infineon AURIX training courses including SafeTpack and SafeTlib sessions covering functional safety development to ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 standards, delivered at Hitex UK offices in Coventry.
• On-Site PROFIBUS and PROFINET Testing and Diagnostics On-site consultancy service for PROFIBUS and PROFINET networks including testing, fault finding, network acceptance testing and installation validation, designed to minimise production downtime for industrial customers.
• Arm-Based System-on-Modules and Single Board Computers Distribution of Arm-based system-on-modules and single board computers from Phytec (phyCORE i.MX, STM32MP, AM6x families), TQ (TQMa families) and Emtrion (emSTAMP, DIMM, emCON), sold to embedded product developers across the UK and Ireland.
• x86 Embedded Modules and Single Board Computers Distribution of x86-based embedded modules and single board computers (TQ TQMx families) for industrial embedded computing applications.
• Keil MDK and Arm Development Tools Distribution of Arm/Keil MDK microcontroller development kit, ULINK debug probes, Arm Development Studio and DSTREAM debug hardware, sold as licensed tools to embedded developers.
• HighTec C/C++ and Rust Compilers for AURIX Distribution of HighTec C/C++ and Rust Development Platforms for Infineon TriCore and AURIX microcontrollers, including the compiler required for PXROS-HR development.
• PLS Universal Access Devices Distribution of PLS Development Tools including Universal Access Device3+, Universal Access Device2pro and Universal Access Device2next debug and trace hardware for embedded microcontroller development.
• Softing Industrial Protocol Gateways Distribution of Softing industrial protocol gateways (OPC UA, MQTT, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP) used to connect PLCs and CNC machines to IIoT and enterprise systems.
• Softing Network Testers and Analysers Distribution of Softing industrial network testers and analysers, including NetXpert XG2, PROFIBUS Diagnostic devices, smartLink HW-DP, TH LINK and TH Scope for industrial network testing and troubleshooting.
• Softing OPC UA and OPC Suite Software Distribution of Softing OPC and OPC UA software including dataFEED OPC Suite, OPC Server products for Siemens/Modbus/B&R/Rockwell/Mitsubishi controllers and OPC UA/Classic Tunnel solutions, sold as licensed industrial connectivity software.
• Hitex SafeTpack Functional Safety Library for AURIX TC3xx Proprietary Hitex functional safety software library for Infineon AURIX TC3xx microcontrollers, delivering LBIST, program flow monitoring and watchdog management for ISO 26262/IEC 61508 compliance up to ASIL D, licensed per project, product or buyout.
• PRO-SIL SafeTlib Safety Library for AURIX TC2x and TC4x Proprietary Hitex functional safety library for Infineon first-generation AURIX TC2x and TC4x microcontrollers, providing CPU gate-level testing, register/ALU/MPU/memory parity/ECC tests and bus/interrupt tests to support certification.
• PXROS-HR Real-Time Operating System Object-oriented real-time operating system with micro-kernel for multi-core TriCore and AURIX microcontrollers, officially certified for SIL 3 (IEC 61508) and ASIL D (ISO 26262), providing MPU-based hardware protection and interrupt transparency for safety-critical embedded applications.
• TRAVEO II Self-Test Libraries Self-test software libraries for Infineon TRAVEO II automotive microcontrollers supporting foreground and background tests for CORE, FLASH and RAM in line with AUTOSAR specifications, licensed for safety-critical automotive applications.
• Keil FuSa Runtime System for Cortex-M Arm Keil functional safety runtime system certified by TUV SUD for ISO 26262 (ASIL D), IEC 61508 (SIL 3), IEC 62304 (Class C) and EN 50128 (SIL 4) for Cortex-M processors, sold as a licensed safety product.
• ChipWhisperer Embedded Security Tools Distribution of NewAE Technology ChipWhisperer (Husky, HuskyPlus, Lite, Nano) embedded security testing tools for power analysis, voltage glitching and clock glitching attacks on microcontrollers, supplied in the UK and Ireland.
• ChipShouter Electromagnetic Fault Injection Tool NewAE Technology ChipShouter electromagnetic fault injection (EMFI) tool for glitch attacks on embedded devices, offering 150-500V charge voltage and Python API control, distributed as a security testing product.

Named customers4 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

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Infineon TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHitex is an Infineon preferred design house for projects involving Infineon microcontrollers. The company has a dedicated team of software and hardware engineers that assist customers with AURIX projects. Hitex created SafeTpack safety software in close collaboration with Infineon as a 100% subsidiary relationship, with direct access to Infineon for customer support.
• Softing Industrial AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationHitex distributes Softing industrial automation products including PROFIBUS/PROFINET diagnostic devices, network testers, gateways, and OPC Suite software for industrial connectivity solutions.
• PhyteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHitex distributes Phytec single board computers and system-on-modules including phyBOARD series (Pollux, Polis, Polaris, Sargas, Segin, Nunki, Mira, Wega, Regor, Zeta, Lyra) based on various processor architectures.
• TQcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHitex distributes TQ single board computers including MBa93xXLA, MBa8MP-RAS314, MBa117XL, and LS series modules for embedded applications.
• Arm/KeilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHitex distributes Arm/Keil development tools including MDK (Microcontroller Development Kit), ULINK debug adapters, Arm Development Studio, and FuSa Runtime System for Cortex-M microcontrollers.
• HighTeccoreTechnology or IntegrationHitex distributes HighTec C/C++ compilers for TriCore and AURIX microcontrollers. PXROS-HR RTOS requires the HighTec compiler for development.
• NewAE TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHitex UK is a partner for the sale and support of NewAE Technology products including ChipWhisperer and ChipShouter in the UK and Ireland. Products include power analysis, voltage and clock glitching tools for embedded security testing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Green Hills Software: US-based vendor of safety-certified real-time operating systems (INTEGRITY) and development tools for automotive, aerospace, and industrial. Directly comparable to Hitex's PXROS-HR safety RTOS franchise.
• Vector Informatik: Germany-based automotive embedded software and tools vendor with AUTOSAR, functional safety, and ECU development offerings that directly compete with Hitex's AURIX toolchain and safety libraries in the European OEM/Tier-1 market.
• Feabhas: UK-based embedded systems training provider offering Arm, real-time, and safety-critical software courses — overlapping with Hitex UK training portfolio and targeting the same UK/Ireland engineering audience.
• Hitex GmbH (Germany): Direct parent and closest peer — German-based embedded engineering services and tools distributor with overlapping AURIX/ARM focus, infineon design house relationship, and shared product portfolio. UK entity is essentially the UK/Ireland arm of the same business.
• LDRA: UK-based (Liverpool) provider of embedded software testing and verification tools, competing directly with Hitex's unit testing services for ISO 26262/IEC 61508 qualification up to ASIL-D/SIL4.
• ETAS (Bosch): Bosch-owned automotive embedded solutions provider offering AUTOSAR, functional safety (ESCRYPT), and security middleware for ECUs. Comparable to Hitex's safety/security library and AURIX design house services.
• Elektrobit (EB): Automotive embedded software provider (Continental subsidiary) offering AUTOSAR, functional safety, and connected vehicle software. Competes for the same Tier-1/OEM design services budgets that Hitex targets via AURIX.

Broad incumbents

• Wind River Systems: Large embedded RTOS and tools vendor (VxWorks, Helix) with automotive, aerospace, and industrial functional safety platforms — broader incumbent competing for safety-critical middleware budgets alongside Hitex's PXROS-HR.

Emerging players

• PRQA / Perforce: UK-rooted static analysis and coding standard enforcement tools for embedded C/C++ in safety-critical applications — comparable to Hitex's unit testing and qualification services targeting MISRA, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508.

Others

• Phytec: Manufacturer of phyBOARD/phyCORE System-on-Modules that Hitex distributes in UK/Ireland. Included because it represents the silicon-side backbone of Hitex's hardware distribution revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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