UML-Based Development for Safety-Regulated Industries

The complete UML-based framework for developing and certifying safety-critical embedded software to IEC 61508 SIL 3, ISO 26262, DO-178B, and DoDAF, without the documentation overhead.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

What is Embedded UML RXF-Cert?

Embedded UML RXF-Cert is an advanced framework for modeling and certifying safety-critical embedded software using IBM Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody. It delivers the full documentation package mandated for IEC 61508 SIL 3 approval including sample processes, architectural models, traceability tables, and verification plans.

By tightly integrating UML-based development with end-to-end lifecycle traceability, RXF-Cert reduces the effort and risk associated with certification in highly regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive, rail, defense, and medical. All tests are part of the delivery and can be re-executed by your team at any time.

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RXF-Cert is your framework for safety-critical software

Embedded UML RXF-Cert will be an integral part of your final product and as such can easily be certified while having your product homologated. Embedded UML RXF-Cert comes with all documentation required to successfully pass the certification tests and reviews.

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Consistent end-to-end traceability

Embedded UML RXF-Cert Framework enables you to seamlessly demonstrate coverage of safety-relevant terms from requirements to architecture, implementation, and quality assurance. This end-to-end traceability across tool boundaries significantly reduces the effort required to meet certification requirements.

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Documentation across tools

Evidence of conformance mandates the usage of data from across the entire project, hosted in all tools used throughout the lifecycle. With Embedded UML RXF-Cert you generate documentation automatically and across tools. Reports are always up-to-date with the latest development artifacts, and tedious manual compilation and updating become obsolete.

KEY CAPABILITIES

Cut certification efforts with Embedded UML RXF-Cert

Implement safety-critical software with efficiency and confidence, from concept to certification. Reduce the effort required to certify your software to IEC 61508, ISO 26262, DO 178B, DoDAF, and other standards with our proven lifecycle framework for UML-based software engineering.

Comprehensive sample documentation

Embedded UML RXF-Cert comes with a complete set of documents as is mandated for IEC 61508 SIL3 approval. Reusing and adapting these documents will significantly reduce project lead time.

Customizable as you need it

Embedded UML RXF-Cert is delivered ready-to-use in a reference environment. Adapt to your specific needs and processes for the best possible use of the framework.

Successful certification in highly regulated industries

Embedded UML RXF-Cert has a track record of successful certification projects by various customers from industries such as railway, automotive, or aerospace. Projects were able to deliver faster and certification efforts were significantly reduced.

WHY TEAMS CHOOSE RXF-CERT

Faster Delivery. Fewer Certification Risks.

In safety-critical embedded software development, certification delays are costly. RXF-Cert gives your team the structure, evidence, and tooling to move faster and certify with confidence.

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Cut development time

Integrated lifecycle tools keep all requirements visible across every development discipline, from architecture to quality assurance. Embedded UML RXF-Cert provides you with confidence that all requirements are taken into account without omission across all development disciplines up to quality assurance.

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Reduce documentation efforts

The automatic generation of documentation based on up-to-date artifacts throughout the entire project expedites the creation of certification documents and reduces the associated workload for your experts. The documentation required for having RXF-Cert certified is included.

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Increase visibility

Linking artifacts from requirements to the UML model to test can include all types of assets, including referencing comments in the automatically generated source code, thus creating complete project transparency.

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Best practices for successful certification

Embedded UML RXF-Cert comes with detailed documentation on proven practices for successful development and certification of safety-critical software, helping you to build and adapt your certification-relevant processes much faster.

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Ready for the future

Embedded UML RXF-Cert supports OSLC (Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration). This well-established non-proprietary platform opens the door to a range of lifecycle tools that you may consider for future integration into your engineering environment.

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Customizable to your environment

Delivered in a ready-to-use reference environment, RXF-Cert adapts to your specific needs and processes. Workflows, adapters, and document templates can all be modified without compromising the compliance baseline.

SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

Learn more about RXF-Cert

Explore our documentation, datasheets, and training materials to understand exactly how RXF-Cert supports your functional safety certification projects.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about RXF-Cert from licensing and evaluation to certification standards and deployment.

What certification standards does Embedded UML RXF-Cert support?

RXF-Cert supports certification to IEC 61508 (up to SIL 3), ISO 26262, DO-178B, and DoDAF. It ships with all documentation required to pass the tests and reviews mandated under these functional safety standards. The framework has been validated in live certification projects across railway, automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.

What documentation is included in the delivery?

The full delivery includes framework source code, re-executable tests, and a comprehensive document set covering General Safety (Bill of Materials, User Manual, Software Safety Plan, Software Safety Manual, Tool Manual, Software Modification Procedure), Verification and Validation (Verification Plan and Report with MISRA Conformance, Final Delivery Report), and Specification and Traceability (Architectural Rhapsody Model, full Specification document, Requirement Traceability Table). All documents also serve as reusable templates for your own project.

How is RXF-Cert licensed, and what are the pricing options?
RXF-Cert is available under a commercial license tailored to your project and team size. Pricing depends on factors including the number of users, target platforms, and support level required. We offer both perpetual and subscription licensing models. Contact us via our contact form for a tailored quote.
Does RXF-Cert require IBM Rhapsody?

Yes. RXF-Cert is built for use with IBM Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody and extends it with safety-specific processes, documentation, and traceability capabilities. If your team is new to Rhapsody, our Embedded UML Studio bundle includes it and provides an excellent starting point.

What industries and target systems is RXF-Cert suitable for?

RXF-Cert is well suited for any safety-critical embedded software project in a regulated industry, including aerospace and defense, automotive (including AUTOSAR-compliant systems), rail and transportation, medical devices, and industrial automation. It supports a broad range of target systems and RTOS environments, with environment-specific items encapsulated in adapters to keep your UML model clean and portable.

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