In the competitive arena of self-driving cars, the most important element in the market is technological reliability. DAISCH’s Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) developed for high-level autonomous driving systems, has successfully passed the ASPICE Automotive SPICE (The name “SPICE” stands for “Software-based systems Process Improvement and Capability DEtermination”.) Capability Level 2 certification. This important accreditation is not a new accomplishment, but rather a lasting recognition of DAISCH’s long-standing dedication to high standards of software development and management-the continual demonstration of power and reliability of its products and solutions to the industry.
Automotive SPICE: Authentic certification of outstanding processes
Automotive SPICE is the worldwide recognized standard for evaluating the software development process for the automotive industry, sometimes considered to be the “quality passport” into the mainstream automotive supply chain. It does not directly test the functions of a product but rather audits rigorously the software development processes, the project management process, and the quality assurance systems behind the product. Achieving a high-level certification (such as Level 2) means that a company’s development processes are systematic, standardized, and predictable and can ensure software quality at the source and reduce risks. It forms a good basis for functional safety (ISO 26262).
DAISCH IMU: Authoritative Processes for Absolute Reliability
The IMU is an essential part of the autonomous vehicle perception system. In situations where GPS or vision sensors do not work, it supplies continuous and stable motion and orientation data in critical situations where it would otherwise be a last line of defense for safety.
The huge importance of DAISCH’s IMU getting ASPICE certification lies in:
- Guarantee of Superior Quality: The certification guarantees that the embedded software used by DAISCH’s IMU from requirements and design to coding and testing follows the strictest of developmentflow. This ensures the accuracy of its output algorithms and very stable operation in line with the extreme goals of “zero defects” in the automotive industry.
- Foundation for Functional Safety: Mature development process is a pre-requisite to highest levels of functional safety (ASIL-D). This certification enables DAISCH to fully communicate to its customers its ability to develop safety-critical systems and enables OEMs to trust with confidence the autonomous driving functions to its products.
- Credential for Supply Chain Trust: For years, this certification has been a staple in the trust of DAISCH’s long-term strategic partnerships with top-tier automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers from around the world. It means that DAISCH is not only a simple hardware supplier, but is a partner with the highest level software engineering management capabilities.
Conclusion
Behind the success of Automotive SPICE Level 2 certification for DAISCH’s IMU product line, there is not a simple news, but a long-term and authoritative confirmation of its technical excellence and QMS. It is a clear proof that the development of DAISCH in the automotive sector autonomous driving is not only advanced but also of high degree reliable, trustworthy and sustainable. On the path to the increasing levels of autonomy, DAISCH with its authoritatively certified robust capabilities, and strict processes, continues to offer a trusted perceptual basis for the worldwide automotive industry.