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MobileDrive Obtained DEKRA ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Certificate

Nov 23, 2021
On November 19, 2021, DEKRA issued ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Certificate to MobileDrive, a subsidiary of FIH Mobile and a member of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn).
MobileDrive continues to leverage its great practice in software and hardware integration to roll out disruptive products with highest safety standard for automotive industry.
At the certificate awarding ceremony, Mr. Jason Huang, President of MobileDrive, received the ISO 26262 Certificate, presented by Mr. Daniel Lee, General Manager of DEKRA Taiwan Product Testing Operations. Dr. Kilian Aviles, Senior Vice President of DEKRA Asia Pacific, and Mr. Gerhard Rieger, Senior Vice President of DEKRA Global Functional Safety attended this ceremony online and delivered congratulations to MobileDrive. Mr. Kevin Huang, Manager of Global Functional Safety/Cyber-Security, who is responsible for this project participated this event on-site.
The proliferation of electronic systems in automotive industry has led to the importance of vehicle safety. ISO 26262 is an international standard for functional safety that helps in-vehicle electronics manufacturers enhance the reliability and safety of their products. “MobileDrive inherits the core principles of Hon Hai and Stellantis, assuring the functional safety in product development. Receiving ASIL-D, the highest level of ISO 26262 certification, is a major milestone for MobileDrive, which also recognizes MobileDrive’s exceptional R&D capabilities. Following all ISO 26262 specifications, MobileDrive will continue to provide high-quality, end-to-end Smart Cockpit and ADAS solutions with highest functional safety and reliability to its customers.” remarked by Mr. Jason Huang, the President of MobileDrive.
Mr. Daniel Lee, General Manager of DEKRA Taiwan Product Testing Operations, said “Amid the rapid advancement of EVs and IoV, software best practices (ASPICE) and functional safety (ISO 26262) have become major challenges for automobile manufacturers and suppliers. In the automotive industry, ISO 26262 certificate is like a ticket into the market. Therefore, passing ISO 26262 fully shows MobileDrive’s determination for safety and security in the automotive industry. As a global leading testing, inspection and certification organization, DEKRA offers one-stop solution for the automotive industrial supply chain, including services of EMC, RF, 5G, V2X, electrical safety, functional safety, and reliability.”
About ISO 26262
The scope of ISO 26262 covers the safety of vehicle electronics and products from cradle to grave, also known as the safety lifecycle, which encompasses concept formulation, system development, hardware/software development, production, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. The ISO 26262 specifications create a comprehensive process for ensuring safe designs and guaranteeing the functional safety of safety chains.