ARM targets safety-critical systems like autonomous cars

ARM is providing its Cortex-R5 processors with a safety document so that semiconductor companies can demonstrate compliance with new functional safety standards.

ARM hopes this will encourage the adoption of the Cortex-R5 processors in safety-critical designs including autonomous vehicles, such as the Google car.

The ARM Compiler is now TÜV SÜD certified, allowing for safety-related software development up to ISO 26262 ASIL D and IEC 61508 SIL 3 without further toolchain qualification activities.

“Functional safety is increasingly important for many markets, including automotive, medical and industrial applications, and ARM is committed to supporting partners wishing to pursue these rapidly-expanding markets,” said Noel Hurley, general manager, CPU group, ARM.

Hurley said that ARM would be supporting other processors in a similar way.

For automotive applications such as powertrain and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Cortex R5-based designs can now achieve ISO 26262 compliance.

Industrial safety-related systems also need to demonstrate compliance to the IEC 61508 standard and the Cortex-R5 safety document package supports this qualification.

Richard Wilson

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