Intel Corporation
Quantitative software failure mode and effects analysis

Abstract:

Systems and methods may be used to perform a software failure mode and effects analysis (SW FMEA) for a software component. The SW FMEA may include a quantitative approach, for example based on a risk priority number for the software component. The risk priority number may be based on a severity of a failure in the software component, an occurrence likelihood of a failure in the software component, or a detectability of a failure in the software component. A safety integrity level may be determined for the software component based on the risk priority number.