Automotive systems are becoming increasingly complex and connected, making functional safety compliance essential for protecting lives and meeting regulatory requirements. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous functions, electrification and software-defined vehicle architectures place growing demands on safety-related computing, sensing and control technologies. As these functions increasingly rely on advanced semiconductor devices, embedded software and highly integrated systems, supporting functional safety at both the component and system levels has become a critical success factor across the automotive value chain.
ISO 26262 is a globally recognized framework for addressing functional safety in road vehicles. It covers safety‑critical electrical and electronic systems, including both hardware and software, and establishes a structured approach to identifying and reducing risks associated with system failures throughout the vehicle life cycle. UL Solutions offers testing, certification, verification and advisory services to help you navigate ISO 26262 compliance for hardware, software and integrated systems.
Who we serve
UL Solutions helps organizations across the automotive and semiconductor ecosystem that are responsible for developing and integrating safety-related technologies. Our services support customers along the complete value chain, including:
- Microprocessor and integrated circuit manufacturers
- Software and hardware developers for automotive applications
- Autonomous and electric vehicle development companies
- Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers
Key services
Our functional safety services support compliance with ISO 26262 and related global safety standards while addressing the practical challenges of modern automotive component and system development. We provide third-party, technically rigorous evaluations that help organizations demonstrate safety, reduce risk and support market readiness for safety-related products and systems. Our services include:
- Assessment of safety-related integrated circuits (ICs) and components as safety elements out of context (SEooCs)
- Third-party assessment of manufacturer-declared automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) for road vehicle components
- Evaluation of software libraries per UL 1998, the Standard for Software in Programmable Components, and ISO 26262
- Support for remote software updates per UL 5500, the Standard for Remote Software Updates
- Testing for compliance with:
- UL 991, the Standard for Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid-State Devices
- IEC 60730-1 (adopted as UL 60730‑1, the Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls — Part 1: General Requirements, and CSA C22.2 No. 60730‑1)
- IEC 60335-1 (adopted as UL 60335‑1, the Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Safety — Part 1: General Requirements, and CSA C22.2 No. 60335‑1)
Benefits
By working with UL Solutions, organizations gain more than compliance — they gain confidence. Our third-party testing and certification services support regulatory acceptance and end-product manufacturer and end-customer trust in safety-critical automotive technologies. Benefits include:
- Support in demonstrating compliance with ISO 26262 and global functional safety standards
- Streamlined certification process for automotive systems and components
- Build trust and differentiate your product in the automotive marketplace
Why UL Solutions
UL Solutions understands the unique functional safety challenges faced by semiconductor manufacturers serving the automotive market. We help semiconductor companies demonstrate ISO 26262 compliance with clarity, consistency and confidence across advanced process nodes, highly integrated systems on a chip (SoCs), reusable intellectual property (IP), software libraries and SEooCs.
Our deep expertise in safety-related ICs enables independent validation of safety concepts, architectures, and ASIL claims, supporting both silicon development teams and their downstream automotive customers. By providing globally recognized third-party testing, certification and advisory services, UL Solutions helps customers understand requirements, streamline OEM and Tier 1 acceptance and enable design wins across multiple vehicle platforms.
When you work with UL Solutions, you gain a trusted partner that helps turn functional safety compliance into a competitive advantage in the automotive semiconductor market.
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Contact UL Solutions today to discuss ISO 26262 compliance and your automotive functional safety needs.