Empyrean Products Receive ISO 26262 TCL3 and IEC 61508 T2 International Standard Certifications

Empyrean is pleased to announce that six products - including the schematic and layout editing tool Empyrean Aether™, the SPICE simulation tool Empyrean ALPS®, the physical verification tool Empyrean Argus™ (DRC/LVS), the power device reliability analysis tool Empyrean Polas™, the transistor-level power integrity analysis tool Empyrean Patron™, and the standard cell library and IP validation tool Empyrean Qualib®—have all received ISO 26262 TCL3 and IEC 61508 T2 international standard certifications. The certifications demonstrate that these products from Empyrean support the highest ASIL D level of automotive safety integrity standards for chip design. Empyrean has developed a comprehensive automotive electronic domestic EDA solution that includes automotive-grade analog EDA tools, automotive-grade digital EDA tools, and automotive-grade flat-panel display EDA tools.

With the ongoing rapid development of the automotive industry, the quality and safety issues of products must be of the highest standard. Any potential safety hazards or defects in automotive design can pose risks to life safety and cause significant economic losses to enterprises and society. Currently, the electrification, intelligence, and connectivity of the automotive electronics industry require strong support from automotive-grade chips and EDA tools. Most OEMs now demand that new vehicle designs comply with ISO 26262 requirements. Automotive component suppliers and upstream EDA tool software providers are continuously striving to meet the related requirements of ISO 26262 through ongoing efforts in development processes and technical design.  Empyrean Technology is proud to obtain this level of certification to assist automotive OEMs and suppliers.