I work for a Tier-1/2 automotive company, mainly in automotive power distribution boxes.
The main products I am working on are the LV and HV fuse boxes. The electromechanical device comprises Fuses, Busbar, cable lugs, and Housing.
Lately, we are getting inquiries from the OEMs to apply the Functional safety principle to the dumb boxes we deliver. As I understand, Functional safety applies to the E/E systems that are smart and work in conjunction with other smart E/E systems.
I have words with automotive blade and bolt-down fuse suppliers to get the FIT rate at least to comply at the component level. Until now, no supplier could provide the FIT rate.
The argument from OEM is Junction/Fuse boxes that we deliver energize the components controlled by the ASIL-classified E/E components.
Here are my questions,
Any clarifications or suggestions would be much appreciated
Thank you
The main products I am working on are the LV and HV fuse boxes. The electromechanical device comprises Fuses, Busbar, cable lugs, and Housing.
Lately, we are getting inquiries from the OEMs to apply the Functional safety principle to the dumb boxes we deliver. As I understand, Functional safety applies to the E/E systems that are smart and work in conjunction with other smart E/E systems.
I have words with automotive blade and bolt-down fuse suppliers to get the FIT rate at least to comply at the component level. Until now, no supplier could provide the FIT rate.
The argument from OEM is Junction/Fuse boxes that we deliver energize the components controlled by the ASIL-classified E/E components.
Here are my questions,
- Has anyone of you encountered such a situation?
- Does energizing the ASIL E/E systems require the fuses and the battery to comply with Functional safety?
Any clarifications or suggestions would be much appreciated
Thank you
