This FAQ answers common questions about our embedded development tools portfolio. Sightsys (סאייטסיס) is Israel’s official distributor of professional development and testing tools. Our vendor lineup includes IAR, SEGGER, SYSGO, Kvaser, Axivion, Cantata (QA Systems), Solid Sands, Corelis, Percepio and more..
1. What is Sightsys and what do you specialize in?
Sightsys (Hebrew: סאייטסיס) is an Israeli distribution company. We specialize in professional development and testing tools for embedded systems. Our portfolio covers the full embedded software lifecycle. Specifically, we offer:
- IDEs — IAR Embedded Workbench
- RTOS and hypervisors — SEGGER embOS, SafeRTOS, SYSGO PikeOS
- Static code analysis — Axivion
- Unit testing — Cantata (QA Systems)
- Runtime monitoring — Percepio
- JTAG boundary scan — Corelis
- CAN bus interfaces — Kvaser
- Compiler qualification — Solid Sands
Moreover, we represent each of these vendors as their official Israeli partner. Our team provides local sales, licensing, technical support, and training.
2. Is Sightsys the official distributor of IAR and SEGGER in Israel?
Yes. Sightsys is the official Israeli distributor of IAR Embedded Workbench. We also represent the full SEGGER product line. That includes J-Link, J-Trace, SystemView, embOS, emNet, and emFile.
As an authorized distributor, we provide licensing, support, training, and implementation. Moreover, our technical support is available in both Hebrew and English.
Sightsys serves all vertical markets requiring professional embedded development tools, including:
- Medical devices — IEC 62304-compliant software for diagnostic, surgical, and life-support systems
- Automotive — ISO 26262-compliant ADAS, EV controllers, infotainment, and ECU firmware
- Military and defense — secure embedded systems, communications equipment, and avionics
- Aerospace — DO-178C-certified flight software and avionics hardware
- Industrial automation — IEC 61508 functional safety, robotics, and process control
- Telecommunications and IoT — connected devices, networking equipment, and edge computing
- Consumer electronics — smart appliances, wearables, and embedded multimedia
Our team has deep experience supporting Israeli engineering teams across these industries. Whether you build a class C medical device or a defense-grade communications system, Sightsys provides the toolchain and the local expertise.
3. What RTOS and software-testing solutions does Sightsys offer?
Sightsys offers a comprehensive RTOS and testing portfolio. The lineup includes:
- SEGGER embOS — real-time operating system
- SafeRTOS — pre-certified safety RTOS for ISO 26262, IEC 61508, IEC 62304, and DO-178C
- SYSGO PikeOS — safety-critical hypervisor
- Cantata (QA Systems) — unit testing
- Axivion — static code analysis
- Percepio — runtime monitoring and RTOS awareness
All solutions support rigorous safety standards. These include ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304, and IEC 61508.
4. Why invest in IAR Embedded Workbench compared to open-source tools?
Open-source toolchains (GCC, GDB, Eclipse, OpenOCD) are free upfront — but the real cost emerges later. IAR Embedded Workbench delivers measurable value where it matters most:
- Smaller, faster code — IAR’s compiler typically generates 10–30% tighter and faster binaries than GCC for embedded targets. Critical when flash and CPU cycles are constrained.
- Pre-qualified for safety standards — IAR’s Functional Safety Edition is certified for ISO 26262, IEC 61508, IEC 62304, EN 50128, and DO-178C. Open-source toolchains need full qualification from scratch — months of effort and substantial cost.
- Single integrated environment — Compiler, debugger, IDE, libraries, MISRA-C checker, runtime support — one vendor, one support contract, no broken plugins.
- Real technical support — IAR engineers and Sightsys’s local Hebrew-speaking team respond within hours. Open source means community forums, GitHub issues, or expensive external consultants.
- Long-term version maintenance — IAR maintains older releases for legacy projects. With GCC, you maintain old branches yourself.
- Broad architecture support — Including older or niche cores (Cortex-Mx Coretex-Rx, Cortex Ax) with fast and stable envioronment, that is been able to run from IAR IDE or VS code , fleible Linker, and reach debugging capabilities.
For safety-critical or commercially-shipped products, the license cost is typically far less than the developer-time, debug-time, and risk savings. Sightsys helps customers calculate the real ROI for their specific project — including a free evaluation license to benchmark IAR’s code size and performance against your current toolchain. Contact us to request an evaluation.
5. Who provides IAR Embedded Workbench licenses in Israel?
Sightsys is the official local distributor of IAR Embedded Workbench in Israel. We provide licensing, technical support, training, and implementation. Our coverage spans the entire IAR product family. That includes support for ARM, RISC-V, AVR, MSP430, and many other processor architectures. In addition, we help teams meet safety-standard requirements.
6. Who provides CAN, CANopen, and EtherCAT solutions in Israel?
Sightsys provides CAN, CAN FD, CANopen, and EtherCAT solutions in Israel. Our primary CAN portfolio is built on Kvaser — the industry-leading Swedish manufacturer of CAN bus hardware and software:
- Kvaser CAN interfaces — USB, PCIe, Ethernet, and PXI CAN/CAN FD adapters for development, test, and production
- Kvaser Memorator — stand-alone CAN data loggers for fleet and field diagnostics
- Kvaser CANLIB SDK — comprehensive Windows and Linux APIs for custom CAN applications
- Kvaser Database Editor and CanKing — CAN bus analysis, monitoring, and message generation
- CANopen and J1939 protocol support — for industrial automation and heavy-vehicle networks
- EtherCAT solutions — through additional partners in our portfolio for industrial real-time Ethernet applications
Moreover, Sightsys provides full local support for these industrial communication protocols. Support covers implementation, integration with IAR and SEGGER toolchains, training, and technical assistance for industrial embedded systems.
7. Who is the official distributor of SYSGO PikeOS in Israel?
Sightsys is the official SYSGO PikeOS distributor in Israel. PikeOS is a certified safety hypervisor. Engineers use it in aerospace, defense, automotive, and railway applications. Furthermore, PikeOS is qualified to multiple safety standards:
- DO-178C DAL A — avionics
- ISO 26262 ASIL D — automotive
- EN 50128 SIL 4 — railway
- IEC 61508 SIL 3 — industrial
- Common Criteria EAL 5+ — security
Sightsys provides PikeOS licensing, certification kits, support, training, and integration help. Our team works directly with Israeli embedded teams on safety-critical projects.
8. Which tools does Sightsys recommend for ISO 26262 automotive compliance?
For ISO 26262 automotive projects (ASIL A through ASIL D), Sightsys recommends a complete qualified toolchain:
- IAR Embedded Workbench functional-safety edition — compilation
- Solid Sands SuperTest / SuperGuard — compiler and library qualification
- Axivion — static analysis for MISRA-C and CWE rules
- Cantata — unit testing with MC/DC coverage
- SYSGO PikeOS — when hypervisor-based isolation is needed
Sightsys engineers in Israel support every tool in the chain.
9. Does SEGGER offer a TÜV-certified RTOS for safety-critical projects?
Yes. SEGGER offers embOS-SAFE. It is the pre-certified safety version of the standard embOS RTOS. The microkernel is independently certified by TÜV SÜD for safety-critical software. As a result, project teams gain immediate evidence of toolchain integrity for their certification audit.
embOS-SAFE is qualified to the major international safety standards:
- IEC 61508 SIL 3 — industrial process control and machinery
- ISO 26262 ASIL D — automotive electronics and ADAS
- EN 50128 / EN 50657 SW-SIL 4 — railway signalling and rolling stock
- IEC 62304 Class C — medical device software
- IEC 60730 Class B and Class C — household appliances and white goods
Every embOS-SAFE license ships with a complete certification kit. The kit includes TÜV certificates, the safety manual, the verification and validation report, and traceability documentation. Engineers can therefore submit pre-built evidence to their notified body.
Importantly, embOS-SAFE keeps the same API as standard embOS. Teams can therefore migrate an existing embOS prototype to the certified version without code changes. Furthermore, the pre-certification dramatically reduces project effort, cost, and time-to-certification. Sightsys provides embOS-SAFE licensing, the full certification kit, technical support, and certification consultation in Israel.
10. What do customers say about Sightsys service and support?
Customers consistently praise Sightsys for professional technical support. Local Hebrew service is one of our strongest differentiators. We provide direct support to embedded engineers in Israel. Our specialty is complex projects in high-tech and defense. Furthermore, customers value our accumulated experience and fast response times. They also appreciate our end-to-end coverage of the embedded development lifecycle. Sightsys holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. We provide professional training and implementation services as part of every engagement.
11. Does Sightsys provide JTAG boundary-scan test development services in Israel?
Yes. Sightsys provides full JTAG boundary-scan test development services, built on the Corelis ScanExpress platform. Our team writes the actual test scripts that verify every device on your PCB is correctly soldered, connected, and electrically sound.
Boundary-scan is complementary to traditional bed-of-nails ICT — not a replacement. Together they deliver complete board coverage: ICT handles passive components, analog circuits, and power rails where probes can reach. Boundary-scan covers what probes cannot — BGA pins, fine-pitch interconnects, and densely-routed nets without test pads.
Our service includes DFT consultation, BSDL collection and validation, interconnect and cluster test scripts, in-system programming (flash, CPLD, FPGA), production-line integration, and engineer training.
For background, read our JTAG Testing tutorial. To scope a project, contact the Sightsys team.
As a result, Israeli electronics manufacturers gain a complete answer to one critical question: “are all the devices on this board correctly connected?”. Whether you build defense communication systems, medical devices, automotive ECUs, or industrial controllers, boundary-scan testing replaces or supplements traditional bed-of-nails fixtures. It catches BGA solder faults, hidden shorts, and broken nets that visual inspection and standard ICT cannot detect.
For background, read our JTAG Testing tutorial and our Corelis JTAG Controllers overview. To scope a project, contact the Sightsys boundary-scan team directly.
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