GigaDevice Achieves ISO/SAE 21434 Certification and ASPICE CL2 Assessment, Strengthening Automotive Cybersecurity Together with TÜV Rheinland

　　GigaDevice, a leading semiconductor company specializing in Flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors, and analog products, has been awarded the ISO/SAE 21434 Road Vehicles Cybersecurity Engineering certification by TÜV Rheinland. In parallel, the MCAL (Microcontroller Abstraction Layer) software of GD32A7 automotive-grade MCUs successfully passed the ASPICE Capability Level 2 (CL2) assessment. These milestones demonstrate GigaDevice’s alignment with internationally recognized practices in automotive cybersecurity and software project management, reinforcing its competitiveness in the global automotive electronics market.

　　ISO/SAE 21434, jointly issued by ISO and SAE, defines a comprehensive cybersecurity risk-management framework that spans the entire vehicle lifecycle. As vehicles become increasingly connected and intelligent, cybersecurity has emerged as a foundational requirement for protecting user privacy and ensuring a secure, reliable mobility experience. Achieving this certification confirms that GigaDevice has established an end-to-end cybersecurity governance framework across the design, development, and mass-production phases of its automotive product portfolio—helping customers streamline compliance, accelerate program approvals, and enhance market competitiveness.

　　The ASPICE assessment model, governed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), is one of the industry's most important standards for evaluating software development capability. ASPICE CL2 requires companies to adopt structured processes for project planning, monitoring, and traceability. Developed in full compliance with AUTOSAR, the GD32A7 MCAL software supports major compilers and debugging toolchains while meeting both functional-safety and cybersecurity requirements. Passing ASPICE CL2 affirms the maturity of GigaDevice’s software-development lifecycle and underscores its commitment to high-reliability automotive solutions.

　　Driven by new infrastructure such as 5G, AI, and the IoT, vehicles are evolving into interactive intelligent terminals. Automotive-grade chips play a central role in this transition, enabling continuous advancements in vehicle intelligence. Designed for next-generation automotive platforms, the GD32A7 series leverages the Arm® Cortex®-M7 core and offers multiple configurations, including single-core, multi-core, and lockstep architectures. With a maximum frequency of 320MHz and up to 1300 DMIPS of compute performance, the devices support 2.97V–5.5V operation and deliver stable performance across a –40°C to +125°C temperature range. The series are well suited for applications such as body electronics, intelligent cockpit systems, chassis control, and powertrain subsystems.

　　The GD32A71x/GD32A72x families comply with ISO 26262 ASIL B, while the GD32A74x series supports ASIL D requirements. All product lines integrate a Hardware Security Module (HSM) with TRNG, AES, HASH, ECC/RSA, and Chinese SM2/SM3/SM4 cryptographic engines, meeting the Evita Full information-security architecture and providing robust data protection for in-vehicle systems.

　　Wenxiong Li, Vice President of GigaDevice and General Manager of the Automotive BU, stated: “Achieving ISO/SAE 21434 certification and ASPICE CL2 capability assessment marks an important milestone in elevating our automotive-grade MCU development to higher standards of security and process maturity. GigaDevice will continue to expand the GD32 MCU automotive portfolio and deepen our collaboration with TÜV Rheinland to deliver higher-performance, higher-security products and a more complete ecosystem for our customers.”

　　Bin Zhao, General Manager of Industrial Services and Cybersecurity at TÜV Rheinland Greater China commented: “GigaDevice has demonstrated exceptional execution and technical competence in establishing automotive cybersecurity systems and software development processes. Obtaining ISO/SAE 21434 certification and ASPICE CL2 capability assessment provides strong validation for its entry into global automotive supply chains. We look forward to further collaboration to advance innovation and deployment in automotive electronics safety.”

　　GigaDevice and TÜV Rheinland also announced the establishment of a strategic partnership focused on functional safety, cybersecurity, personnel training, and certification services. The collaboration aims to integrate both parties' strengths to enhance competitiveness across automotive, industrial, and emerging markets—delivering safer and more reliable products and solutions to customers worldwide.