This Book provides a systematic introduction to the essential elements and practical guidance for functional safety development, grounded in the ISO 26262:2018 standard. The book comprehensively covers key aspects of the safety lifecycle, from concept development to system, software, and hardware design, highlighting critical challenges and offering practical solutions at each stage. It also delves into supporting processes, including safety management, external measures, ASIL decomposition, safety analysis, and SEooC, presenting these topics in dedicated sections to ensure clarity and depth.Designed to make functional safety development more accessible and actionable, this book aims to deepen understanding and facilitate the effective implementation of safety practices across the automotive industry. By providing clear, practical insights and bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications, it empowers professionals to enhance the safety and reliability of automotive products, ultimately serving the public and advancing automotive safety.
