Scalability: A Looming Problem In Safety Analysis

By Stefano Lorenzini - 01 Sep, 2022 - Comments: 0

The boundless possibilities of automation in cars and other vehicles have captivated designers to the point that electronic content is now a stronger driver of differentiation than any other factor. It accounts for a substantial fraction of material cost in any of these vehicles. But this revolution in automotive technology comes with a caveat. In other applications, an electronics problem may ... » read more

Improving Safety And Security For Tomorrow’s Autonomous Vehicles

By Yankin Tanurhan - 01 Sep, 2022 - Comments: 0

With the evolution of autonomous vehicles, today’s cars are becoming both more connected and complex. Consumers and suppliers worldwide are demanding much more intelligence and customization, which adds pressure on product development teams to validate the underlying technology and start their design processes months earlier. Enhancements in hardware and software features also mean that the w... » read more

Ensure Functional Safety Using Siemens’ AUTOSAR Solutions

By Siemens EDA - 29 Aug, 2022 - Comments: 0

As the prevalence of automated driving, electrification, and connected vehicle applications increases, the complexity of electrical and electronic (E/E) vehicle architecture is increasing, and vehicle safety requirements are becoming more demanding. Solution architects and engineers are looking for ways to manage it all. And they can, with the help of our comprehensive AUTOSAR solution that pro... » read more

ISO-26262 Hardware Architecture

By Technical Paper Link - 18 Aug, 2022 - Comments: 0

This new technical paper titled "Safety-Oriented System Hardware Architecture Exploration in Compliance with ISO 26262" was published by researchers at National Taipei University. Abstract "Safety-critical intelligent automotive systems require stringent dependability while the systems are in operation. Therefore, safety and reliability issues must be addressed in the development of such sa... » read more

TCAD-Based Radiation Modeling Technique For Reliable Aerospace Chips

By Ian Land - 28 Jul, 2022 - Comments: 0

By Ian Land and Ricardo Borges We demand a lot from the electronic components that bring our devices and systems to life. This is particularly true when it comes to semiconductors for space applications. From satellites to spacecraft, aerospace and defense equipment must tolerate the most extreme of operating conditions in order to perform their jobs safely and reliably. How do you ensure... » read more

A Safety-Oriented System Hardware Architecture Exploration Framework

By Technical Paper Link - 12 Jul, 2022 - Comments: 0

New technical paper titled "Safety-Oriented System Hardware Architecture Exploration in Compliance with ISO 26262" from researchers at National Taipei University. Abstract: "Safety-critical intelligent automotive systems require stringent dependability while the systems are in operation. Therefore, safety and reliability issues must be addressed in the development of such safety-critical sy... » read more

Heterogeneous Redundant Circuit Design Approaches for FPGAs

By Technical Paper Link - 12 Jul, 2022 - Comments: 0

New research paper titled "Evaluation of Directive-based Heterogeneous Redundant Design Approaches for Functional Safety Systems on FPGAs" from researchers at Nagasaki University. Abstract (Partial) "In this paper, we present and evaluates two heterogeneous redundant circuit design approaches for FPGAs: a resource-level approach and strategy-level approach. The resource-level approach foc... » read more

Time For FMEDA Reuse?

By Stefano Lorenzini - 07 Jul, 2022 - Comments: 0

How do designers quantify safety in electronic systems? Through one or more tables called Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis – FMEDA. In fact, an FMEDA does not have to be a table; it could be manifested in scripts or some other form, but a table is the easiest way to think of this information. Think of an FMEDA for an IP, as the concept extends easily to a system-on-chip (SoC). T... » read more

Traceability Is Not My Problem (Is It?)

By Paul Graykowski - 21 Jun, 2022 - Comments: 0

What is all the fuss about traceability? If it is that important, should it be handled by a compliance group? Delegating to a separate team would be the preference for most design and verification team members, but it is not possible in this case. Traceability stops short of a big brother organization constantly looking over the shoulders of the development team. The more reasonable approach is... » read more

Verification And Validation Of Automotive Safety Element Out Of Context

By Synopsys - 01 Jun, 2022 - Comments: 0

With the increased use of electronics and software in the automotive systems, there are strict requirements for complex functions to perform safely and avoid causing damages to life and property in case of a failure. With the technology getting more complex, there are increasing risks from systematic failures and random hardware failures that need to be considered within the scope of functional... » read more

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