Samsung Electronics Obtains International Standard Certification for Automotive Semiconductor Functional Safety
Published2019.05.13 11:37| Establishment of Semiconductor Supply Capability Meeting Automotive Safety Requirements
| Strengthening Competitiveness of Automotive Semiconductors including System-on-Chip
Recently, automobiles are evolving into electronic devices with diverse functions, and autonomous driving technology is also accelerating. Accordingly, the importance of safety grades required for semiconductors used in vehicles is becoming more prominent.
Samsung Electronics announced on the 13th that it has obtained certification for 'ISO 26262 Functional Safety Management,' an international standard for automotive functional safety, from TÜV Rheinland, a global testing and certification body based in Germany.
This indicates that Samsung Electronics' automotive semiconductor development and management processes meet the requirements of ISO 26262, which enables the company to develop and supply automotive semiconductors that satisfy the functional safety requirements of global customers.
ISO 26262 is an international automotive functional safety standard established by ISO in 2011 to prevent accidents caused by failures in electrical and electronic systems installed in vehicles. As semiconductor safety in autonomous driving systems has been emphasized, semiconductor application guidelines were added in 2018.
Manuel Diez, Global Manager at TÜV Rheinland, stated, "Samsung Electronics has successfully established a management system capable of providing semiconductor solutions that meet the functional safety requirements of automotive companies," and added, "We are pleased to grant ISO 26262 certification for automotive semiconductors that will help enhance functional safety in the industry."
Han Gyu-han, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Components Platform Business Division, said, "Based on ISO 26262 certification, we will not only ensure the functional safety of semiconductors, which have become key components in automobiles, but also enhance our competitiveness as a global automotive semiconductor manufacturer."
Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics is producing products that satisfy 'IATF 16949,' an automotive quality management system, and 'AEC-Q100,' an automotive semiconductor reliability evaluation standard, in addition to ISO 26262. The company is expanding its automotive semiconductor solutions including 'Exynos Auto V9' for vehicle infotainment systems, industry-leading '16Gb LPDDR4X DRAM,' '256GB eUFS,' and LED lighting products.
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