ISO 26262: Innovations & challenges

Add bookmark

The proliferation of electronic systems in passenger cars has led to the steady development of new and existing automotive standards to ensure continued functional safety.

One such standard, ISO 26262, is an adaptation of the more general International Electromechanical Commission (IEC) 61508 functional safety standard. ISO 26262 specifically defines functional safety for automotive Electric/ Electronic (E/E) equipment and addresses possible hazards caused by the malfunctioning of E/E systems in passenger vehicles.

INDEX

02 Contents

03 Introduction

04 Executive summary

05 Part I: ISO26262

     05  Functional vehicular safety reaches world status

     12  The role of functional safety to autonomous vehicles and AI

     20  Jaguar Land Rover on ISO26262 and functional safety

22 Part II: ISO26262 for Semiconductors

     22  Pitfalls and possible solutions on improving the functional safety of Semiconductors

     28  Functional safety starts with the supplier

     34  What challenges does autonomous driving pose to ISO26262 Part II?

     39  Sensata discusses the main challeges in the application of ISO26262 to Semiconductors

Upcoming Events

The Connected Worker: Manufacturing Summit

October 14 - 16, 2025

Hilton Chicago - Oak Brook Hills Resort

The Connected Worker: Manufacturing Summit

Automotive Cyber Security, Connectivity & SDV Week 2025

18th - 20th November, 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Berlin Brandenburg, Germany

Automotive Cyber Security, Connectivity & SDV Week 2025

UX/CX in Automotive 2026

27th - 29th January, 2026

Munich, Germany

UX/CX in Automotive 2026

EV/HEV Powertrain 2026

24th - 26th February 2026

Berlin, Germany

EV/HEV Powertrain 2026

Latest Webinars

Turbocharge your Automotive Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with Virtual ECUs

2025-05-28

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM CET

Discover the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for implementing Virtual ECUs in modern a...

Pioneering Precision: The Role of Automation and Quality Culture in Automotive Manufacturing

2025-05-07

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM CET

For the automotive industry, quality isn’t just a customer expectation—it’s a differentiator and one...

What’s Driving Automotive Software Development in 2025?

2025-04-30

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM CET

Perforce’s annual State of Automotive Development Report presents key findings about current trends...

Recommended