[SE] #4. A Beginner’s Guide to Systems Engineering: How to Solve Complex Problems

  What on earth is Systems Engineering? From aircraft to complex software, ‘this’ has always been behind successful large-scale projects. In this article, you’ll perfectly understand the concept and importance of Systems Engineering in just 5 minutes! Have you ever wondered why ambitious projects, packed with incredible experts, seem to go off the rails? It’s … 더 읽기

[SE] #3. How to Win the Fight Against Complexity: Systems Thinking Patterns and Laws

  The Power to See Complex Problems Simply: What is Systems Thinking? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a massive problem, like a car’s electronic control system? We’ll provide a clear clue to unraveling that tangled mess through the core concepts, laws, and practical problem-solving patterns of systems thinking. The products we create these days, … 더 읽기

[System Architecture] #1. The First Step in Designing a ‘Computer on Wheels’: Everything About The Functional View

  If You Don’t Know the ‘Functional View’ in Automotive E/E Architecture, You’re in Trouble! These days, a car isn’t just a ‘machine’; it’s a ‘computer on wheels,’ right? I’ll explain the core design compass, the ‘Functional View,’ that helps you not get lost amidst countless functions and complex software. Hello to all the engineers … 더 읽기

[SE] #1. What is a system? (Complete summary from core concepts to real-life examples)

  “What on earth is a system?” Have you been looking for a clear answer to this question? This article will help you clearly understand a system not as a simple sum of parts, but as a collection of elements that organically interact for a common goal. Have you ever built a magnificent castle with … 더 읽기

[ISO26262] #17. Legacy Safety Mechanisms – To Discard or Reuse?

In the rapidly evolving technological landscape of the automotive industry, embedded systems are becoming increasingly complex. Designing new systems from scratch requires substantial time and resources, particularly in the safety-critical domain. Fortunately, reusing proven legacy safety mechanisms from previous projects can be an attractive strategy to reduce development time, lower costs, and leverage verified reliability. However, simply … 더 읽기

[ISO26262] #16. Demystifying ISO 26262 DFA Safety Measures for Automotive Engineers

Hey there, fellow automotive engineers! If you’ve been wrestling with ISO 26262 compliance lately (and who hasn’t?), you’ve probably encountered the somewhat intimidating concepts of Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA) and Safety Measures. Today, I want to break these down into practical, applicable insights that you can actually use in your day-to-day work. The Safety Challenge … 더 읽기

[ISO26262] #15. The Hidden Key to ISO 26262 DFA: Everything About Coupling Factors

The Hidden Key to ISO 26262 DFA: Everything About Coupling Factors Hello everyone! Today, I’d like to talk about Coupling Factors – a concept frequently mentioned but often difficult to understand deeply in the world of automotive functional safety. Having spent years developing safety systems as an automotive engineer, I’ve experienced firsthand how crucial this … 더 읽기

[ISO26262] #14. DFA Core: Mastering Dependent Failure Initiator Analysis

As system complexity increases in automotive functional safety, the importance of analyzing dependent failures that occur through interactions between multiple elements is growing. The ISO 26262 standard requires Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA) to systematically manage these dependent failures, with Initiator (or DFI, Dependent Failure Initiator) being the core concept that serves as the starting point … 더 읽기

[Requirements Engineering] #1. Navigating Complexity: Requirements Engineering Strategies for Automotive E/E Systems

Hello everyone! Today I’d like to discuss one of the hottest topics in the modern automotive industry: requirements engineering for electronic and electrical (E/E) systems. I’d like to share insights and practical strategies I’ve gathered from over a decade of working in this field. The Challenge of Modern Automotive E/E Systems Look inside any modern … 더 읽기