Manufacturers requiring a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 solution face several challenges when using SIL 2 components. With the publication of revision 3 of the industry standard for functional safety IEC 61508, new methods must be used. This article describes a solution to overcome the challenges of a successful SIL 3 implementation. Learn how to master the systematics and metrics behind the safety functions and follow a certified path to SIL 3 certification with the ADFS5758.

Topics covered include:

• Functional safety overview

• Safety Integrity Levels (SIL)

• IEC 61508 Revision 3

• ADFS5758: The world's first certified data converter