Recently, IVS officially signed a cooperation agreement with TÜV Rheinland Group of Germany (hereinafter referred to as "TÜV Rheinland") to jointly advance ISO 26262 functional safety certification. This is not only a crucial step for the company's deep cultivation in the automotive electronics field but also marks our solid progress in the safety and reliability of automotive-grade power management chips.

Amid the current wave of automotive electrification and intelligence, in-vehicle electronic systems are becoming increasingly complex. Functional safety has become a "hard threshold" for semiconductor devices to enter the automotive supply chain. ISO 26262, as an industry-standard for automotive functional safety, effectively addresses hardware random failures and systemic faults through full lifecycle risk management. For IVS, this is not just a compliance requirement but also a solemn commitment to product safety.

As the core of vehicle energy distribution and conversion, power management chips directly affect the stable operation of loads such as ADAS, intelligent cockpits, chassis control, and power batteries, serving as critical support for driving safety. Initiating ISO 26262 certification means our chips not only need to meet ASIL level requirements but also validate the maturity of R&D processes, production control, quality verification, and other aspects—this is underpinned by the team's daily commitment to "zero compromise" on safety.

Peng Yong, Deputy General Manager of Product and Quality at IVS, candidly stated: "Industry demands for chip safety and reliability are increasingly high. We are initiating this certification not just to 'pass a test' but to genuinely integrate safety into the product's DNA. The professional practical experience of TÜV Rheinland will help us elevate our safety capabilities from 'meeting standards' to 'greater reliability,' providing global customers with high-performance, highly reliable solutions."

Zhang Yunxi, Deputy General Manager of Industrial Services and Information Security at TÜV Rheinland, also commented: "We are pleased to support forward-thinking local chip companies like IVS in deeply deploying functional safety. We will combine global case studies with local needs to help IVS build more resilient product capabilities, establish a more robust safety system, and jointly promote the safe development of the automotive electronics supply chain."

About TÜV Rheinland

Founded in 1872, TÜV Rheinland Group is an internationally leading provider of testing, inspection, certification, training, and consulting services. With over 20,000 expert employees and a global service network, it is dedicated to promoting safe, reliable, and efficient interactions among people, technology, and the environment.

TÜV Rheinland's functional safety and cybersecurity experts all have R&D backgrounds. With years of development experience in safety systems, precise understanding of standards, and extensive certification experience, they have earned high recognition and trust within the industry.

TÜV Rheinland is one of the earliest international third-party certification bodies to engage in cybersecurity and functional safety business in China and participated in standard formulation as a core committee member.