exida

exida explains Blog

Entries tagged with: Asil

  • by Michael Medoff , CFSE, CISA
  • Thursday, November 29, 2012
  • Certification

Tool Qualification and Safety Standards

When building a product such as an anti-lock braking system for an automobile, or a railroad, or process control safety system, making sure that the product works as specified is a big part of functional safety. When it is time for the system to engage to prevent an accident,…

Read More...

What ASIL is a software tool?

What ASIL is a software tool?

TL;DR Tools used in developing safety related automotive systems do not receive an ASIL. Some tools and the way they are used may not be suitable for the development of automotive safety electronics and this depends on the ASIL. When a tool vendor mentions an ASIL they might be…

Read More...