Hardware Metrics (SPFM/LFM/PMHF)

Quantitative targets and calculation methods for SPFM, LFM, and PMHF. Understand failure rates, diagnostic coverage, and claims construction with realistic assumptions.

Quantitative hardware safety metrics per ISO 26262-5: Single-Point Fault Metric (SPFM), Latent Fault Metric (LFM), and Probabilistic Metric for Hardware Failures (PMHF). Covers ASIL-dependent targets, failure rate data sources (IEC 61709, FIDES), diagnostic coverage calculations, base failure rate determination, and systematic capability evaluation. Includes calculation methodologies, common pitfalls, tool support, and strategies for achieving compliance targets with realistic assumptions.