In this EDN feature, Enrique Martinez-Asensio of EnSilica deep-dives into the unique challenges of designing mission-critical ASICs for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The article outlines how integrating complex digital, analog, RF, and power functions in a single SoC raises the bar on safety requirements and mandates adherence to standards such as ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
Martinez details methodologies required for safety analysis, verification, and fault-tolerance in silicon, and explains why conventional hardware/software co-design approaches must evolve to meet the demands of safety-critical automotive applications.
Read the article at EDN: https://www.edn.com/developing-safety-critical-asics-for-adas-and-similar-automotive-systems/