Resources:

• Wiki: Failure mode and effects analysis
• Wiki: Fault Tree Analysis
• Fault Tree Handbook with Aerospace Applications
• Fault Tree Analysis of Computer-Based Systems

The AUTOSAR consortium has released the new specification, this version includes rules for incorporation of On-Board-Diagnose (OBD) according to the ODBII-standard.

DECOS: Dependable Embedded Components & Systems

The integrated EU-project DECOS (Dependable Embedded
Components and Systems) aims at developing an integrated architecture for
embedded systems to reduce life-cycle costs and to increase dependability of
embedded applications. To facilitate the certification process of DECOS-based
applications, the DECOS Test Bench constitutes a framework to support
Validation & Verification.

Safety and Reliability Engineering - Part 7: IEC 61508

A functional safety presentation found on the internet:
Where is the red line?

Oil prices are sky-high, hybrid cars are a hype. How will this impact the semiconductors market in the near future?
How do the semiconductor manufactures think about this.

A feasibility study for the setting up of a performance testing programme for ICT-based safety systems for road transport.

Introduction to the future ISO26262.

Functional safety:
Part of the overall safety that depends on a system or equipment operating correctly in response to its inputs.

An interesting presentation about desing of car electronics.