[SystemSafety] Development of code for ASICs under IEC 61508

Martin Lloyd martin.farside at btinternet.com
Tue Jul 2 18:31:37 CEST 2013


Dear Colleagues

I have a question about code developed for ASICs under IEC 61508:2010. 
IEC 61508-2 specifies that an ASIC development lifecycle shall be used 
and notes the similarity between the software and ASIC life 
cycles(7.1.3.1 Note 2). However, there is a concern that the standard's 
requirements for the ASIC life cycle appear to be less than those for 
software. For example, IEC 61508-3 specifies requirements for tools, 
including programming languages in para 7.4.4. On the other hand, IEC 
61508-2 is less forthcoming on the issue of tools. It cross refers to 
para 7.4.4.2 of IEC 61508-3 in 7.8 the section on modification 
(7.8.2.3), and also mentions in Table B6 (normative) /Use of tools that 
are proven in use (see 7.4.10) or validated; general computer aided 
development for all phases of the //safety lifecycle./

Thus, should one interpret the standard along the lines that  when one 
needs to certify an ASIC against IEC 61508-2, then it must also be the 
case that the ASIC codecomplies with IEC 61508-3 as well?


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Kind regards

Martin Lloyd


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