Functional Safety

Qipuwei XL660x: Automotive Grade Microcontroller with ARM Cortex-M3 Core

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Qipuwei XL660x: Automotive Grade Microcontroller with ARM Cortex-M3 Core

This is the automotive-grade microcontroller XL660x series from Shanghai Qipuwei Semiconductor Co., Ltd.: Company and Product: The XL660x series from Shanghai Qipuwei Semiconductor Co., Ltd. is a general-purpose automotive-grade microcontroller (MCU). Product Features Core and Frequency: Based on the ARM Cortex-M3 core, with a maximum frequency of 96MHz. Certification: Passed AEC-Q100 testing and obtained ISO26262 … Read more

NXP FS26xx Series SBC

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NXP FS26xx Series SBC

The SBC from NXP has a very wide range of applications in the open market.The FS26xx series is one of the more commonly used models.Main features:1. Operating voltage range:Maximum input voltage of 40V (suitable for 12V systems)Supports a minimum battery voltage of 3.2V under BVST conditionsSupports a minimum battery voltage of 6V without VBST2. Power … Read more

Functional Safety Design and Assessment Methods for Automotive MCUs

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Functional Safety Design and Assessment Methods for Automotive MCUs

Abstract To meet the hardware requirements of ISO 26262, this study provides a detailed method for assessing the functional safety of automotive microcontrollers. Part 5 of ISO 26262 – the first phase of hardware construction in automotive hardware development outlines safety standards. Here, hardware safety design is created, implemented, integrated, and tested based on the … Read more

Development of Fault Injection Methods and Fault Coverage Analysis for Safety-Critical SoCs (Part 1)

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Development of Fault Injection Methods and Fault Coverage Analysis for Safety-Critical SoCs (Part 1)

Abstract：As electronic products become an integral part of daily life, their application in safety-critical automotive systems has become ubiquitous. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 26262 standard outlines guidelines for establishing a good safety level in automotive System-on-Chips (SoCs). However, despite adherence to this standard, operational failures may still occur, necessitating Safety Mechanisms (SMs) to … Read more

Essential Reading for Embedded Development: Functional Safety and Information Security

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Essential Reading for Embedded Development: Functional Safety and Information Security

In modern society, embedded devices are ubiquitous, from smart homes in our daily lives to various industries such as industrial control and medical devices, the applications of embedded devices are endless. So, what are the differences between functional safety and information security in embedded devices, and how can we ensure their implementation in practical applications? … Read more

Analysis of NXP Semiconductors’ Technological Evolution and Market Strategy

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Analysis of NXP Semiconductors' Technological Evolution and Market Strategy

In the global semiconductor industry landscape, the rise of NXP Semiconductors can be considered a classic case. From Philips’ laboratory technology reserves to its status as an invisible champion in automotive electronics and the Internet of Things, its 70-year development history is not only a chronicle of technological innovation but also reflects the challenges and … Read more

EtherCAT’s Competitive Advantage in Internal Logistics

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EtherCAT's Competitive Advantage in Internal Logistics

In today’s and future intelligent distribution centers, flexible topology, automatic addressing, and inherent network security are justsome of the advantages of EtherCAT. Internal logistics is a stronghold for EtherCAT: in any other industry, the unique selling points of this technology have almost no such advantage. Due to its unique operating principle, EtherCAT offers many special … Read more

Introduction to ARM Functional Safety Certification and Certification Toolchain

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Introduction to ARM Functional Safety Certification and Certification Toolchain

Click the blue text above to follow us~Related to SIL Functional Safety1. Introduction The Safety Integrity Level (SIL) certification is a third-party assessment, verification, and certification process based on standards such as IEC61508, IEC61511, IEC61513, IEC13849-1, IEC62061, and IEC61800-5-2, which evaluates and confirms the safety integrity level (SIL) or performance level (PL) of safety devices. … Read more

VeriSilicon Launches Industry-Leading Automotive Grade Smart Driving SoC Design Platform

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VeriSilicon Launches Industry-Leading Automotive Grade Smart Driving SoC Design Platform

April 29, 2025, Shanghai, China – VeriSilicon Holdings Co., Ltd. (VeriSilicon, stock code: 688521.SH) recently announced that itsautomotive-grade high-performance smart driving system-on-chip (SoC) design platform has completed verification and has been successfully implemented in customer projects. Based on VeriSilicon’s Silicon Platform as a Service (SiPaaS) business model, this platform provides robust technical support for high-performance … Read more

Continuously Leading: Unisoc’s R52+ Core-Based Automotive MCU Achieves Highest Functional Safety Certification

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Continuously Leading: Unisoc's R52+ Core-Based Automotive MCU Achieves Highest Functional Safety Certification

Recently, Unisoc’s next-generation THA6 series MCU has passed the evaluation by the internationally recognized certification body SGS regarding functional safety development processes and functional safety product design, obtaining two qualifications: the ASIL D level functional safety process certification compliant with ISO 26262 standards and the functional safety ASIL D Ready product certification, making it the … Read more