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[Polarion ALM] The Risks of Non-Compliance in Automotive Functional Safety Cannot Be Ignored

  • 作家相片: DevOps Tec
    DevOps Tec
  • 9月3日
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As automotive electronics and autonomous driving technologies rapidly evolve, functional safety has become a critical topic that cannot be overlooked. Facing the stringent international standard ISO 26262, automotive development teams that fail to achieve compliance will face significant risks. Non-compliance with functional safety not only exposes companies to legal and market challenges but may also threaten the very foundation of their survival.



To help development teams efficiently and accurately align with ISO 26262 requirements, DevOps Tec. assists you in leveraging Polarion solutions to meet automotive functional safety standards. We not only simplify the functional safety process but also help you deeply analyze potential risks and hazards in both hardware and software components. Through the establishment of professional safety requirements, we ensure these requirements are effectively integrated into system design, making sure every step complies with international standards.



Ensuring Consistency and Compliance

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In functional safety development, document consistency and traceability are crucial. This not only improves work efficiency but also smoother team collaboration.


For example, in some automotive manufacturers’ cases, teams use Polarion to create standardized safety document templates. Every team member can then follow the same format and structure when writing documents, eliminating the tedious manual formatting adjustments of the past. This not only saves time but also reduces errors, allowing teams to focus more on safety analysis and design.

Additionally, in large industrial equipment development, system requirement documents created from templates make cross-department collaboration more efficient. Whether it’s software development, hardware design, or testing teams, everyone can easily understand project requirements and progress, ensuring that no part of the process falls out of sync.



One-Click Functional Safety Risk Assessment

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The user interface dynamically displays connected elements and allows direct input of analysis results. For example, the HARA (Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment) page calculates ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) values based on your evaluation of severity, exposure, and controllability.

In practice, during the development of some automotive electronic systems, teams use these dedicated interfaces to easily view associated elements for each hazard and input risk assessment results in real time.


For instance, when a developer evaluates an electronic component that could cause vehicle loss of control, they can quickly enter its severity, exposure, and controllability values on the HARA page. The system automatically calculates the ASIL level, helping the development team decide whether to further strengthen the component’s safety design.


Another case is during an automaker’s testing process: when testers identify a potential safety risk in a component, the dynamic display feature on the HARA page quickly guides them to conduct deeper analysis and immediately adjust the design. This greatly improves the efficiency of risk handling and ensures that every step meets standard requirements.



Real-Time Verification and Synchronized Safety Design Updates

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Safety experts can access real-time reports to review current verification results. Technical safety requirements cover the design and implementation measures needed to achieve safety goals, while linked test cases ensure that the system functions as intended.


You can view system verification reports anytime to confirm whether the necessary safety standards have been met. For example, if a test reveals that the sensors in an autonomous driving system do not meet response requirements, you can immediately review the test results in the report and adjust the design according to technical safety requirements to ensure the issue is resolved in the next test cycle.



Conclusion

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive electronics and autonomous driving industry, functional safety is not just a compliance requirement—it is essential to ensuring system stability and passenger safety.


DevOps Tec is committed to helping companies overcome functional safety challenges by providing comprehensive solutions and tailored consulting services to ensure every stage of the development process meets the highest safety standards.



For more details about Polarion ALM, our DevOps Tec expert consulting team is always ready to assist you. Feel free to contact us by email or phone!













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