Microchip Technology Receives TÜV Rheinland Certification for Libero SoC Design Suite: Empowering Functional Safety in PolarFire FPGAs and SoCs

At Microchip Technology, we are excited to announce that our Libero^® SoC Design Suite has achieved Functional Safety Certification from TÜV Rheinland^®, enabling PolarFire^® FPGA and SoC families to be deployed in safety-critical applications across various industries. This milestone underscores our commitment to enhancing reliability, safety and compliance for industrial, automotive and mission-critical applications.

Accelerating Functional Safety in Critical Industries

The certification covers compliance with IEC 61508 SIL 3 and ISO 26262 ASIL D standards, representing the highest levels of safety integrity for industrial and automotive applications. Achieving these certifications means that our customers can now design safety-critical systems with confidence, knowing that our PolarFire FPGA and SoC families meet the rigorous demands of industries where failure is not an option.

For developers and system designers, this certification simplifies the path to compliance by streamlining the design process. With the newly certified Libero SoC Design Suite 2023.2 SP1, designers can build systems with PolarFire FPGAs and SoCs that meet stringent safety standards and exceed reliability expectations.

Understanding the Standards

• IEC 61508 SIL 3: This international standard is focused on the functional safety of electrical, electronic and programmable systems. The SIL 3 rating represents a significant level of risk reduction, essential for industries like industrial automation, where system failures can have severe consequences.
• ISO 26262 ASIL D: The highest level of automotive safety integrity, ASIL D, ensures that automotive electronic systems are designed with the utmost rigor to prevent potentially catastrophic failures. This standard is vital in the automotive sector, where advanced electronic systems play an integral role in vehicle safety.

All Microchip FPGA and SoC Families Have Functional Safety Certification

Why TÜV Rheinland Certification Matters

TÜV Rheinland is a globally recognized, independent certification body known for ensuring that products meet strict safety and quality standards. Receiving this certification confirms that our PolarFire FPGA and SoC families are not only highly reliable but also safe for deployment in applications where Functional Safety is paramount.

This certification significantly reduces risks for our customers and simplifies the compliance process, allowing faster development cycles and reducing time to market. For industries like automotive, industrial and aerospace, where safety is critical, this is a major advantage.

Benefits for Developers

With the TÜV Rheinland certification, developers now have access to a complete safety package, which includes:

• Certified design flows and methodologies
• Comprehensive supporting documentation
• Pre-certified development tools for easier compliance

This package is designed to minimize the burden of functional safety compliance, allowing developers to focus on innovation while adhering to the necessary safety standards.

Power-Efficient and Reliable: The PolarFire Advantage

In addition to meeting stringent safety standards, PolarFire FPGAs are known for their industry-leading power efficiency, delivering up to 50% lower power consumption than competing solutions. This makes them suitable for mid-range applications that require both high performance and low power consumption.

With the combination of Functional Safety Certification and the PolarFire FPGA’s inherent power efficiency, developers can create highly reliable, energy-efficient solutions for mission-critical applications.

Learn More

We invite you to explore the full range of benefits offered by our PolarFire FPGA and SoC families. Learn more about Microchip’s Functional Safety for FPGAs, visit our PolarFire family webpage or contact your local Microchip sales representative to learn more about how our newly certified products can help you meet your functional safety needs. For purchasing options, visit Microchip Direct.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and innovations from Microchip Technology as we continue to drive safety, reliability and efficiency in the FPGA space.