This course provides a practical, engineering-focused introduction to functional safety in automotive systems, based on ISO 26262. It explains how hazards arise, how risk is assessed, and how safety requirements are derived and implemented across hardware, software, and system architectures. Rather than focusing purely on compliance, this course emphasises real-world engineering thinking, helping you understand how safety failures actually occur—and how to prevent them.
Why? Functional safety is a matter of traceable engineering responsibility rather than mere documentation. The series guides engineers through a structured lifecycle, beginning with a precise Item Definition and the identification of detailed Failure Modes to prevent downstream design errors. Using practical examples like power windows and electronic seats, the text illustrates how adding convenience features increases systemic risk if not properly managed.
It details the Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) process, which evaluates failures based on severity, exposure, and controllability to assign an ASIL rating. Ultimately, the course advocates for a safety-first mindset where every electronic component is engineered to protect human life during a malfunction.
