First ISO 26262 ASIL D Certified RISC-V Processor with Vector Extension Tapped into Speed and Capacity of Synopsys Z01X Fault Simulation Solution
Accelerating its leadership in functional safety verification, Synopsys, Inc.today announced that NSITEXE Inc., which specializes in the development of advanced RISC-V-based processor IP, achieved ISO 26262 Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) D certification of its DR1000C parallel processor IP two months ahead of schedule by using the Synopsys Z01X™ fault simulation solution. With the speed and capacity of the Z01X, NSITEXE has delivered the industry’s first RISC-V processor with vector extension certified for ISO 26262 ASIL D, meeting the highest functional safety standard for safety-critical applications such as automotive.