After rigorous functional design evaluation, document review, and product testing, ESWIN Computing’s automotive-grade MCU EAM2011 was recently awarded the ISO 26262:2018 automotive IC functional safety certification by China’s National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center. This shows that the EAM2011, which is based on the company’s self-developed RISC-V processor, has achieved Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) B.

As one of the foremost global standards for automotive functional safety, the ISO 26262:2018 involves an exceptionally stringent certification process. This standard addresses every phase of a product’s lifecycle, from design through to decommissioning, including all aspects such as functional safety management, the conceptual stage, system development, hardware and software engineering, and supporting processes. The goal is to ensure that automotive electronic and electrical (E/E) systems adhere to the highest internationally recognized safety standards throughout their design, development, and production phases, so as to minimize potential risks and enhance the safety of drivers and passengers. Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) is a risk classification system defined by the ISO 26262 standard for the functional safety of road vehicles. There are four ASILs: A, B, C, and D. ASIL B compliance applies to safety-related systems such as body control and basic driver assistance functions. The automotive industry imposes extremely high safety requirements on supply chains. Major automakers and Tier-1 suppliers typically regard ISO 26262 compliance, particularly at ASIL-B or higher levels, as a core prerequisite for supplier qualification.

The EAM2011 is China’s first RISC-V general-purpose automotive MCU based on a domestic technology platform. Based on ESWIN Computing’s self-developed RISC-V processor, it holds the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 automotive qualification, and has a comprehensive automotive software ecosystem. The MCU supports a wealth of peripheral interfaces and boasts high real-time control precision, high fault tolerance, high security, and lightweight AI applications. It can be used in a wide range of smart control fields, such as the door/window/seat/electronic tailgate control systems, the body control module, lighting control, air conditioning control, instrumental display, and central display.

Achieving this functional safety certification indicates that the EAM2011 meets stringent standards for critical metrics such as the probabilistic metric for random hardware failures (PMHF) and the diagnostic coverage of safety mechanisms. It also demonstrates compliance with the full-lifecycle safety management requirements, from design verification to wafer fabrication to failure mode analysis. This certification testifies to the automotive MCU’s exceptional performance and reliability and also reflects ESWIN Computing’s independent innovation capabilities in the automotive field, marking a new milestone in automotive safety technology.

ESWIN Computing boasts solid technical expertise and a rich set of certifications. In September 2022, ESWIN Computing was awarded the ASIL-D certification, the highest level of safety integrity. This certification covers the entire technical process from processor design to system development to verification tools. In June 2025, ESWIN Computing’s soft Intellectual Property RISC-V processor R500A recently received the ASIL-B certification from TÜV Rheinland, becoming the world’s first RISC-V processor to obtain the functional safety certification.

ESWIN Computing’s technology footprint in the smart vehicle space extends beyond smart control. Leveraging RISC-V technology, ESWIN Computing offers one-stop visual solutions for smart vehicles from camera to screen, including visual perception, smart connectivity, and human-machine interaction solutions. Core technologies such as camera monitor systems (CMS, including ISP and MCU) and serializer/deserializer (SerDes) are integrated into the functional safety design process to achieve real-time data transfer, ensuring security for smart cockpit.

Going forward, ESWIN Computing will redouble down on technological advancements and product innovations in the automotive sector, and further expand the portfolio of high-safety and high-reliability products for applications such as body control and smart connectivity to provide even smarter and safer solutions for the global automotive market.