Programmable Electronic (ASICs, FPGAs, CPLDs) in Safety Technology.

ASICs, FPGAs, CPLDs are components used in almost all safety-related applications.

The current version of the IEC 61508 considers this development and defines requirements for fault avoidance relating to the design of safety-related components. Knowing and understanding the requirements of IEC 61508 and how they are applied to achieve functionally safe components is therefore essential.

The normative requirements for the development of ASICs, FPGAs, CPLDs in safety-related applications are presented and discussed in detail. Various options of measures and techniques for fault control are shown.

All sections are covered, which are necessary to develop programmable electronic for safety-related applications and how they can be applied in practice.

• You will get a good overview of the standards requirements for the specific development of ASICs, FPGAs and CPLDs
• Examples and exercises will be presented.

Engineers responsible for developing safety related components, using programmable electronics (ASIC, FPGA, CPLDs) in safety related operations.