TASKING VX-toolset for TriCore
TASKING VX-toolset for TriCore: A specialized commercial environment for multicore AURIX and TriCore development. Ranked #24 of 30 in Embedded Systems Toolchains by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for AURIX and TriCore automotive development.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forAURIX and TriCore automotive development
- Debugger includedYes
- Founded1977 · Munich, Germany
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- C/C++ compilers, assemblers, libraries, linker, and build utilities in one toolset
- Integrated MISRA C and CERT C static analysis for embedded code review
- winIDEA debugger supports hardware, simulator, and on-chip debugging workflows
Where it doesn't
- Commercial licensing requires contacting TASKING or a distributor
- Focused on Infineon architectures rather than broad embedded targets
- The older TASKING debugger and PCP toolset are no longer included
Our verdict on TASKING VX-toolset for TriCore
TASKING VX-toolset for TriCore is an Eclipse-based embedded software development environment for Infineon AURIX TC2xx, AURIX TC3xx, and TriCore devices. It is aimed at automotive and industrial teams developing multicore and safety-critical embedded applications. The package brings together C and C++ compilers, assemblers, a multicore linker/locator, linker-script support, qualified runtime and floating-point libraries, GNU make utilities, static analysis, device configuration, and debugging. It runs on Windows 64-bit and Linux 64-bit hosts, with target support spanning TriCore, AURIX, HSM/Arm, XC800/SCR, MCS, and GTM architectures.
The commercial licensing model is suited to organizations that can work through TASKING or a distributor rather than purchase through a self-service public checkout. Its ecosystem fit is strong for projects already centered on Eclipse, AUTOSAR, MCAL drivers, and Infineon Device Access Server. Build workflows include GNU make dependency files, parallel builds, and Eclipse project support. AURIX Pin Mapper and device configuration support also keep hardware-specific setup within the development environment. Buyers should confirm the licensing scope and the required Infineon and AUTOSAR components during procurement.
The standout strength is its concentration of automotive embedded workflow needs: multicore linking, MISRA C and CERT C analysis, qualified libraries, and integrated debugging through winIDEA, iC7 BlueBox, Infineon miniWiggler DAP, OCDS, and a simulator. The current v6.4r1 release notes identify winIDEA as the debugger integration and state that the older TASKING debugger and PCP toolset are no longer included. Choose this toolset when AURIX or TriCore development, automotive integration, and architecture-specific tooling are central requirements. Teams seeking a broadly vendor-neutral or open-source toolchain should consider a different direction.
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TASKING VX-toolset for TriCore fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Debugger included | Yes |
| SDK components | C/C++ compilers; assemblers; linker/locator; runtime and floating-point libraries; Pin Mapper; Eclipse IDE; utilities |
| Target architectures | TriCore 1.6.x/1.6.2; AURIX TC2xx; AURIX TC3xx; HSM/Arm; XC800/SCR; MCS/GTM |
| Host platforms | Windows 64-bit; Linux 64-bit |
| Build systems | GNU make; Eclipse project workflow |
| Debug interfaces | TASKING winIDEA GDI; iC7 BlueBox; Infineon miniWiggler DAP; OCDS; simulator |
| License model | Commercial |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Eclipse, AUTOSAR, MCAL drivers, Infineon Device Access Server |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | tasking.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
TASKING VX-toolset for TriCore integrations
TASKING VX-toolset for TriCore lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Eclipse
- AUTOSAR
- MCAL drivers
- Infineon Device Access Server
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