MindMotion Microelectronics Achieves ISO 26262 System‘s Highest Level Certification, Paving the Way for Automotive Industry Advancement

Shanghai MindMotion Microelectronics Co., Ltd. has officially announced that it has been awarded the ISO 26262 Functional Safety Management System ASIL D certification by the independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization, TÜV Rheinland. This certification signifies that the company has obtained a robust credential for entering the automotive electronics sector, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its future development.

The certification ceremony for MindMotion Microelectronics' ISO 26262 Functional Safety Management System took place on October 17th at MindMotion Microelectronics' Shanghai headquarters. Representatives from both sides, including Ms. Yang Jiayue, Vice General Manager of Industrial Services and Information Security at TÜV Rheinland Greater China, MindMotion Microelectronics Chairman Mr. Wu Zhongjie, and CEO Mr. Zhu Min, attended the event.

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ISO 26262, as an internationally recognized standard for automotive functional safety, encompasses various aspects such as safety requirement planning, design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, configuration, and more. Its purpose is to minimize the risk of electrical or electronic system failures in automobiles through a well-defined development process. Currently, ISO 26262 Functional Safety certification is one of the prerequisites for electronic component suppliers to enter the automotive industry. Within this standard, ASIL D represents the highest level of safety integrity defined by the ISO 26262 international standard, involving the strictest safety requirements and risk management, making it highly prestigious in the automotive electronics field.

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MindMotion Microelectronics' CEO, Mr. Zhu Min, expressed that the Chinese semiconductor industry has undergone significant development but still faces multiple challenges to enter applications demanding high reliability. This certification implies that MindMotion Microelectronics' product design process has undergone extensive validation, meeting the stringent requirements of international standards and gaining industry recognition. It is a crucial step for the company's journey into high-reliability applications and lays a solid foundation for its future expansion in the automotive chip market.

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Ms. Yang Jiayue, Vice General Manager of Industrial Services and Information Security at TÜV Rheinland Greater China, congratulated MindMotion Microelectronics on receiving the ISO 26262 ASIL D certification. TÜV Rheinland looks forward to collaborating with MindMotion Microelectronics in various fields to jointly promote safety standards and technological development within the domestic semiconductor industry, providing users with safer and more reliable products and services.

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The ISO 26262 certification for MindMotion Microelectronics was led by Mr. Chen Dawei, a former member of the "Key High Base" major project expert group, Chief Engineer of the China Electronics Standardization Institute, and a responsible expert for industrial control and automotive chip standardization. Mr. Chen Dawei mentioned during the ceremony that the team would adhere to the public safety design concept of the ISO 26262 system and continuously improve the company's end-to-end processes from design and development to production management.

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Dr. Zhou Rongzheng, MindMotion Microelectronics' Chief Technology Officer, noted in his speech that over the past few years, the company has consistently invested in building safety systems for the automotive industry, resulting in valuable experience and significant achievements. Currently, many of MindMotion Microelectronics' products have been applied in the front-end supply chain of entire vehicles. In the future, the company will continue to advance into various automotive fields such as batteries, electric drive, electronic control, chassis, and transmission, deepening its industry presence.

About MindMotion Microelectronics

Founded in 2011, Shanghai MindMotion Microelectronics Co., Ltd. is the leading supplier of general-purpose 32-bit MCU products and solutions. The MCU products from MindMotion are featured with MM32, based on Arm Cortex-M Cores, with in-house developed software, hardware, and ecosystem platform. Nearly 300 product models have been mass-produced, with a grand delivery of over 400 million chips, making us the leading of general-purpose 32-bit MCU suppliers.

Customers are from various fields, like Smart Industrial, Automotive, Telecom Infrastructure, Medical & Healthcare, Smart Home Appliances, IoT, Personal Device, PC & Mobile Accessories. MindMotion is one of the few local MCU companies that have been granted official support like Arm-KEIL, IAR, and SEGGER at the same time. MindMotion has established an independent and complete general-purpose MCU ecosystem, able to provide customers with all-round support from chip hardware, software algorithm, and reference solutions to system design.

About TÜV Rheinland

Founded in 1872, Germany's TÜV Rheinland Group is an international leader in testing, inspection, certification, training, and consulting services. With over 20,000 expert employees and a global service network, the company is dedicated to ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in interactions involving personnel, technology, and the environment. TÜV Rheinland's experts in functional safety and cybersecurity have research and development backgrounds, offering years of experience in safety system development, a precise understanding of standards, and extensive experience in security certification. TÜV Rheinland was among the earliest international third-party certification organizations to conduct cybersecurity and functional safety business in China, actively participating in standard development as a core committee member. In the field of automotive testing and certification, TÜV Rheinland is a leader, offering comprehensive solutions for both vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers. Its services encompass ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, GDPR, penetration testing, and more, meeting the need for "comprehensive safety" within enterprises.