VIA has obtained ISO 26262 certification, which is an international standard formulated for passenger cars based on the characteristics of safety-related electronic and electrical systems.
certification includes process audits based on the requirements of ASIL-D for automotive safety integrity grades, which is the strictest classification standard stipulated by ISO.
authentication process is performed by SGS-TÜVSaar GmBH.
, April 22, 2020, Taipei, Taiwan - VIA Electronics announced that it has obtained ISO 26262 process audit certification from SGS-TÜVSaar, the global functional safety technology center for automotive electronics and electrical systems. SGS Group is the world's leading third-party inspection, appraisal, testing and certification body, which ensures that VIA can develop automotive-grade equipment to the highest level of safety (ASIL-D).
"SGS is an independent testing organization that operates under the strictest inspection standards on the market," said Jack Kuo, Vice President of SGS Taiwan Branch. "VIA has proven that it complies with the functional safety principles and processes related to the automotive market. We are pleased to award the company ISO 26262 ASIL-D process certification."
"Safety is our top priority in the automotive industry and system development," said Richard Brown, Vice President of Global Marketing at VIA Electronics. "VIA's ISO 26262 certification demonstrates its firm commitment to developing world-class solutions that meet the strictest safety standards."
ISO 26262—Functional Safety of Road Vehicles
The popularization of automotive electronic systems requires new automotive standards to ensure safety. The ISO 26262 standard is an update to the more general IEC 61508 functional safety standard, defining the functional safety of automotive equipment, including the electronic and electrical systems of passenger cars. The
ISO 26262 standard establishes four automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL), of which ASIL D specifies the highest integrity requirements. The standard is designed to address the rapid expansion of automotive internal equipment, cables and connectors, and other technologies, especially the integration of advanced computer systems.
certification service is provided by SGS, which is a leader in ISO standards testing, verification and certification. In-depth testing processes show that the functional safety standards of the automotive industry are implemented in the development process and hardware design.
