IEC 61508
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What is IEC 61508?
IEC 61508 is an international standard for 'Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Electronic (E/E/PE) Safety-related Systems'. It provides a framework for developing safety-related systems where safety functions are implemented using electrical, electronic, or programmable electronic components. It's widely used across various industries, including automotive, industrial automation, and process control, to ensure the safety of equipment and processes by minimizing the risk of hazards.
What other technologies are related to IEC 61508?
IEC 61508 Competitor Technologies
ISO 13849
ISO 13849 is a standard for safety-related parts of control systems, especially for machinery. It is a competitor because it offers an alternative framework for achieving safety in machinery applications, while IEC 61508 is more general.
ISO 26262
ISO 26262 is the adaptation of IEC 61508 for automotive applications. It's a competitor as it provides a specific framework for automotive safety, while IEC 61508 can also be used in automotive.
IEC 61511
IEC 61511 is a sector-specific standard for functional safety in the process industry. While based on IEC 61508, it is a competitor since it provides a tailored framework for the process industry.
IEC 62061
IEC 62061 is a standard for safety-related electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic control systems for machinery. It serves as a competitor to IEC 61508 because it addresses functional safety for machinery.
ISO 25119
ISO 25119 deals with functional safety for agricultural and forestry tractors and machinery. It's a competitor as it provides a framework for agricultural machinery.
EN 50128
EN 50128 is a standard for railway applications – communication, signaling and processing systems – software for railway control and protection systems. It serves a similar purpose to IEC 61508 but is specific to railway applications, making it a competitor.
DO-178B
DO-178B is a standard for software considerations in airborne systems and equipment certification. It serves as a competitor for aviation-related applications.
DO-178C
DO-178C is a standard for software considerations in airborne systems and equipment certification. It is an updated version of DO-178B, and serves as a competitor for aviation-related applications.
Number of organizations that mention technology
1,001
IEC 61508
308
ISO 13849
1,719
ISO 26262
303
IEC 61511
135
IEC 62061
69
ISO 25119
151
EN 50128
146
DO-178B
505
DO-178C
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IEC 61508 Complementary Technologies
FTA
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a top-down deductive failure analysis used to determine how failures can occur at the system level. It complements IEC 61508 by providing a method to identify and analyze potential hazards.
FMEDA
Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) is a systematic analysis technique to identify failure modes and their effects, along with diagnostic coverage. It complements IEC 61508 by providing a method for quantitative assessment of safety integrity.
HARA
Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) is a process for identifying hazards and assessing their risks. It complements IEC 61508 by providing a structured way to identify the hazards that the safety lifecycle needs to address.
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Which job functions commonly mention IEC 61508?
Safety Engineer
3.3% of all Safety Engineer jobs mention IEC 61508
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Environmental Health & Safety
0.2% of all Environmental Health & Safety jobs mention IEC 61508
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Embedded Engineer
0.2% of all Embedded Engineer jobs mention IEC 61508
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Engineer
2167 Engineer jobs mention IEC 61508
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Operations
1141 Operations jobs mention IEC 61508
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