The combination of devices designed with functional safety in mind along with MPLAB XC compilers that are certified by TÜV SÜD plus MPLAB Code Coverage simplifies functional safety certification for applications in automotive, consumer, aerospace, medical and industrial applications.
 
In addition to offering development tools that make it easier, faster and more affordable to comply to functional safety standards, Microchip also offers many PIC, AVR, dsPIC and SAM MCUs that are Functional Safety Ready. For all Functional Safety Ready microcontrollers, Microchip provides Failure Mode Effect and Diagnostics Analysis (FMEDA) reports and safety manuals targeting ISO 26262 up to ASIL-B safety levels, with some products achieving ASIL-D.
 
“As a long-term supplier into automotive applications, we understand and respond to our customers need to reduce development time and optimize cost of safety critical products,” said Steve Drehobl, senior vice president of Microchip’s 8- and 16-bit microcontroller business units. “We continue to expand our portfolio of microcontrollers targeting safety applications to offer the perfect match of features and value”.
 
Pricing and Availability
MPLAB X IDE version 5.25 is available for free on Microchip’s website. The MPLAB Code Coverage workstation license is available today for $799. The MPLAB XC8, XC16 and XC32++ functional safety workstation licenses are available today for $2,995 each.
 
For additional information, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit Microchip’s website. To purchase products mentioned here, visit our purchasing portal or contact a Microchip authorized distributor. For information about Microchip’s Functional Safety Ready PIC, AVR, dsPIC and SAM microcontrollers please visit Microchip’s Functional Safety Design Center web page.