Beijing, China (August 14, 2024) — GigaDevice (Stock Code: 603986), a leading semiconductor company announced today that its GD32H7 Software Test Library (STL) has received the IEC 61508 SC3 (SIL 2/SIL 3) functional safety certification from TÜV Rheinland, an international independent testing, inspection, and certification organization. This marks the first STL certification awarded by TÜV Rheinland to a Chinese semiconductor company. By adopting the GD32H7 Software Test Library (STL), users can efficiently develop industrial applications that comply with international functional safety standards. This certification attests to GigaDevice's strong capabilities in developing industrial products and supporting software, demonstrating that GigaDevice's functional safety management has reached international standards.
The certification ceremony was attended by Vincent Li, GigaDevice CTO and General Manager of MCU BU, and Bin Zhao, General Manager Cybersecurity & Functional Safety Greater China from TÜV Rheinland, along with other representatives from both companies.
IEC 61508 is a globally recognized foundational standard for industrial functional safety. It provides a fundamental evaluation method for the entire safety lifecycle of electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic (E/E/PE) systems and products used in safety applications. The standard comprehensively covers all aspects including functional safety management, system, hardware, software phases, support processes, safety analysis, product reliability, and product release. It aims to control the risks associated with systematic failures and random hardware failures to an acceptable level. To conclude, IEC 61508 has already become a crucial reference standard in key industries such as industrial, energy, water transport, and railways etc. Obtaining this certification is essential for entering industries that require advanced functional safety.
With the development of digitalization and intelligent technology, the importance of functional safety is increasing in industries such as industrial automation and digital energy. The GD32H7 Software Test Library (STL) with its exceptional detection capabilities, can accurately identify random hardware faults in safety-critical components like CPUs, SRAM, and Flash. This helps users flexibly utilize the GD32H7 series of ultra-high performance MCUs in developing complex computations, multimedia technologies, edge AI, and other advanced applications, significantly reducing safety risks. And the GD32H7 STL can be widely applicable to various end-user scenarios and can guarantee the reliability and safety of industrial applications. Besides, the Software Test Library will also be compatible with the GD32MCU that uses the same Arm® Cortex® M7 core. Furthermore, GigaDevice is actively advancing the certification of Software Test Library based on Arm® Cortex® M4 and Arm® Cortex® M33 cores, with plans to release soon. The significant initiatives will further strengthen GigaDevice’s technological advantages in functional safety and meet the safety needs of various industry applications.
Vincent Li, GigaDevice CTO and General Manager of MCU BU, stated: "GigaDevice is unwavering in the commitment to excellence in quality, adopting a quality policy that involves full employee participation and entire product lifecycle coverage. The industrial sector is an important strategic focus for us, where we place significant emphasis on the functional safety of products and applications. We are deeply appreciative to the professional team at TÜV Rheinland for their assistance and recognition. Obtaining IEC 61508 SC3 (SIL 2/SIL 3) certification is a significant milestone for GigaDevice in functional safety management. It will greatly enhance the safety and ease of developing industrial applications for our users. In the future, we plan to progressively integrate this international standard to a broader product line, continuously reinforcing the reliability of our products and software, while driving the advancement of industry functional safety standards."
Bin Zhao, General Manager Cybersecurity & Functional Safety Greater China of TÜV Rheinland stated: "Congratulations to GigaDevice for becoming the first Chinese semiconductor company to receive the TÜV Rheinland STL certification! As an international third-party certification organization with a 150-year history, TÜV Rheinland is dedicated to providing technical support for the quality and safety of products and systems. During the project, our technical experts conducted a comprehensive safety verification of the GD32H7 STL throughout its lifecycle with a meticulous and responsible approach. We are very pleased to see that GigaDevice has met international standards in functional safety. In the future, we will continue to strengthen our collaboration to enhance the safety and reliability of GigaDevice's products, aiming to build outstanding market competitiveness."
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