IEC 61508 (EN)
StandardBasic standard for functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems
Architecture
flowchart TD A[Risk analysis] --> B[SIL assignment] B --> C[Requirements] C --> D[Design] D --> E[Implementation] E --> F[Verification] F --> G[Validation] G --> H[Commissioning] H --> I[Maintenance] I --> J[Decommissioning] J --> K[Disposal]
In Context
- Typically used together with IEC 61511 (process industry) and IEC 62061 (machinery)
- Related to: IEC 61511, IEC 62061, ISO 13849, Functional Safety
- Example use: Control systems for chemical reactors, medical devices, railway signaling technology