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| | Reality | |------------------|--------------| | “It’s just a list of optional suggestions.” | No. While informative, it is the authoritative source for accepted techniques. Using a non-listed technique requires extra justification. | | “You must use all HR techniques.” | Incorrect. You must achieve the required SIL, but you can substitute equally effective techniques if justified. | | “It only applies to software.” | False. Annex A includes hardware systematic capability, and Annex B is entirely hardware-focused. | | “It is static and outdated.” | IEC 61508:2010 Edition 2.0 updated Part 7 with modern techniques like model-based testing and formal proof tools. |

IEC 61508 is currently undergoing its third edition revision (expected mid-2020s). Early drafts suggest that Part 7 will expand to include: iec 61508-7

, titled “Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems – Part 7: Overview of techniques and measures,” is the technical reference manual. It does not prescribe what requirements you must meet, but rather how to meet them. It provides a comprehensive collection of proven techniques, methods, and measures to avoid systematic faults and control random hardware failures. | | “You must use all HR techniques

Annex B is a treasure trove of architectural techniques, including: Annex A includes hardware systematic capability, and Annex