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Our training course on embedded systems in the field of IEC 61508 provides a comprehensive overview of all detailed aspects related to the development of embedded systems for use in safety-related applications. It aims to give participants a thorough understanding of the principles, techniques, and measures of functional safety. In addition to practical examples, we take an in-depth look at the IEC 61508 standard for functional safety and provide participants with the knowledge they need to develop safe embedded systems that not only comply with the standard, but also understand the practical implications of this standard. Translated with DeepL.com (free version).

The training lasts a total of 3 days and is held in person and virtually (hybrid).

The training includes practical exercises on most topics. After the training, you can take an online exam. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate.

This training is tailored to a wide range of professionals, from project managers to developers and testers involved in the development of functional safety for embedded systems. It is particularly important for R&D departments that are dealing with this topic for the first time or need a refresher on the latest updates based on the current state of the art (e.g., update of IEC 61508, 3rd edition).

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to understand the concepts related to the development of software and hardware for embedded systems. You will be well prepared to begin developing functional safety for hardware and software systems. You will understand the practical implications of the standard requirements (IEC 61508) as they apply in the context of software and hardware development. In addition, you will be able to communicate with notified bodies and other third-party organizations on functional safety issues.

Agenda

Day 1:

• Defining functional safety – exploring its history and principles
• Risk Based Approach
• Systematic and Random Failures
• Safety Integrity Levels and Metrics
• Standards for functional safety (overview major standards)
• Safety architectures & Fail-safe techniques ​
• Basic safety calculations
• Organizational measures
• Development processes

Day 2:

• Safe Hardware Development
• • Safety Integrity Level
  • Safety Architectures
  • Failure Rates and Metric Calculation
  • Diagnostic Coverage and FMEDA
  • Techniques and Measures according to IEC 61508
  • HW Process Development

Day 3:

• Safe Software Development ​
  • Software Process Development
  • Software Design
  • Software Test and Verification
  • Tools for usage in safety development
  • Safety Communication