CISSOID's Inverter Control Modules Certified ASIL-C
CISSOID's ICM3S Series Achieves ISO26262 ASIL-C Ready Certification for Enhanced Functional Safety in Power Electronics
CISSOID, a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance power semiconductor solutions, has announced a significant milestone: its ICM3S series of Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) has been successfully certified by the esteemed SGS-TÜV Saar for functional safety, achieving the ISO26262 ASIL-C Ready status. This prestigious certification underscores CISSOID's unwavering commitment to delivering innovative, functionally safe, and highly customizable solutions that effectively bridge the critical gap between discrete hardware components and readily available off-the-shelf inverters. By offering this unique middle ground, CISSOID empowers engineers to optimize their power electronics designs for a wide range of demanding applications, including electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced industrial systems.
The rapidly accelerating evolution of power electronics presents engineers with a delicate balancing act between achieving optimal performance, ensuring design flexibility to meet specific application needs, and adhering to increasingly tight time-to-market constraints. Often, engineers are confronted with a challenging decision: opting for rigid, off-the-shelf inverter solutions that may limit design optimization, or embarking on the complex and time-consuming path of developing fully custom hardware and software that requires extensive development time and rigorous validation processes.
CISSOID’s innovative Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) effectively eliminate this traditional trade-off. They offer a pre-qualified, functionally safe solution that seamlessly combines the inherent efficiency and reliability of off-the-shelf systems with the high degree of customizability typically associated with discrete hardware components. This "best-of-both-worlds" approach empowers manufacturers to precisely tailor their inverter designs to meet specific voltage, power, and intricate motor control requirements. By leveraging CISSOID's ICMs, companies can significantly accelerate their development timelines while simultaneously ensuring the highest levels of safety and optimal system performance.
Key Features of the ICM3S Series:
- Pre-qualified Functional Safety: The ICM3S series has achieved ISO 26262 ASIL-C Ready certification, providing a solid foundation for safety-critical applications.
- Optimized Performance: Designed for high efficiency and reliable operation in demanding power electronics systems.
- Hardware and Software Flexibility: Offers engineers the adaptability to tailor the ICM to specific motor, voltage, and power requirements, maximizing system optimization.
- Streamlined Development Path: Significantly reduces engineering complexity and accelerates time-to-market by providing a pre-qualified and integrated solution.
By integrating CISSOID's field-proven inverter control technology with highly customizable hardware interfaces, the ICMs enable developers to fine-tune their inverter designs to achieve maximum efficiency and long-term reliability, all while ensuring strict compliance with stringent safety standards.
At the heart of the Inverter Control Modules lies the Intel® Automotive’s Adaptive Control Unit T222, a powerful and highly flexible processor specifically designed for ultra-fast reaction times to critical motor events. This application-specific processor delivers exceptional high-performance real-time control capabilities, enabling precise and efficient inverter operation. The ICMs also seamlessly support Intel® Automotive’s Adaptive Control APP software, a highly customizable and performance-oriented software platform that empowers developers to optimize a wide range of sophisticated motor control topologies. Notably, both the T222 processor and the accompanying inverter software suite have achieved ISO 26262 ASIL-D certification, the highest level of automotive safety integrity. By combining this advanced hardware and software ecosystem, CISSOID provides a scalable and functionally safe solution that meets the most demanding industry standards while delivering best-in-class performance.
According to Etienne Vanzieleghem, VP Engineering at CISSOID, “This ASIL-C Ready certification is a significant achievement for CISSOID, reinforcing our deep commitment to providing power electronics designers with an adaptable and functionally safe platform. By effectively combining the inherent reliability of an off-the-shelf solution with the crucial flexibility of custom hardware integration, our ICMs empower our customers to accelerate their critical electrification projects without ever compromising on essential safety or overall system performance.”
With the attainment of the ASIL-C Ready certification, the ICMs offer a robust and plug-and-play foundation for a wide array of applications, including critical EV powertrains, sophisticated industrial automation systems, and efficient renewable energy generation and storage systems. Their inherent scalability and ease of integration help customers future-proof their designs and significantly reduce development risks, positioning them as a game-changing solution for the next generation of electrification technologies.
At CISSOID, we recognize that overcoming the technological bottlenecks associated with the widespread adoption of Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices is crucial for accelerating the global transition to electrification. By providing a readily usable and functionally safe inverter control solution, we empower our customers to focus their valuable resources and expertise on their core innovations and key competitive advantages, rather than being burdened by the intricate complexities of power electronics integration.
BonChip Electronics is a proud distributor of CISSOID's leading-edge high-performance power solutions, including the newly certified ICM3S series of Inverter Control Modules. We offer comprehensive sales and ordering services for CISSOID's complete product line, ensuring our customers have access to functionally safe and highly customizable solutions for their electric vehicle, industrial automation, and renewable energy applications. With a strong commitment to providing the best service and the most convenient delivery options, BonChip Electronics is your trusted partner for sourcing all your CISSOID component needs. Contact us today to learn more about how the ICM3S series can accelerate your electrification projects while ensuring the highest levels of safety and performance.
