ISO 26262 and IEC 61508

The IEC 61508 is a globally recognized, generic standard
for the development of safety-related electronic systems.

The new IEC 61508-based automobile standard ISO 26262
defines the status of technology for the development of
safety-related systems in automobiles. Compliance with
this standard will be compulsory for all electrical and
electronic devices in the automobile environment once
the standard comes into effect.