Today, March 31st 2021, Chroma ATE became the first manufacturer in Taiwan in 
supplying automotive powertrain components to be granted ASIL-D, the highest 
classification of automotive hazard defined within ISO 26262. This 
certification not only ensures that Chroma's research and development has 
reached the highest level (ASIL-D) of powertrain requirements for automotive 
safety, in addition, it also highlights that the company is committed to 
developing key components of electric vehicles (EV) that meet the most 
demanding functional safety standards.

ISO 26262 is internationally accredited as the most advanced automotive safety 
standard, and has become the norm followed by global automakers and their 
supply chains. The standard defines whether the functional safety of electrical 
and electronic systems in vehicles meets the required Automotive Safety 
Integrity Level (ASIL). ASIL grades range from A to D, with ASIL-D being the 
highest. The higher the grade, the more stringent the stipulations.

Chroma ATE has developed a series of EV motor controllers, ranging from 10kW up 
to 200kW, for a variety of EV powertrain applications. Chroma also provides 
customized project services directed at individual automakers' needs. Following 
the ISO 26262 functional safety processes, Chroma adopts safety-oriented 
analysis and verification methods to ensure that the product hardware, 
software, and system design conform to the overall safety goals and 
requirements.

Jack Kuo, Vice President of SGS Taiwan, expressed: "Functional safety has 
become widely recognized and valued by international manufacturers. It calls 
for strict compliance by the supply chain to guarantee the safety of their 
products and processes in system applications. ISO 26262 implementation is an 
indispensable element within the automotive supply chain. SGS Taiwan supports 
all customers to upgrade industries and provides technical seminars, 
reliability verification and validation, safety certification, and other 
services so that we can grow together with the supply chain to enhance value 
and expand the international automotive market."

Chroma ATE has been a world-leading supplier of precision test and measurement 
instrumentation, automated test systems, intelligent manufacturing systems, and 
test & automation turnkey solutions since being established. In recent years, 
Chroma has progressed in the fields of semiconductor, 5G, optoelectronics 
equipment, EV, and so on. "Chroma customers have been demanding for the 
reliability of testing equipment. Now, the ISO 26262 certification has 
reinforced Chroma's foundation in the field of automotive electronic 
components, showing that Chroma provides EV automakers with quality products 
and better services," said Ishih Tseng, President of Chroma.

SOURCE  Chroma