Beijing, China (December 10, 2025) - Leading semiconductor device supplier GigaDevice (stock code 603986) has obtained the ISO/SAE 21434 road vehicle network security management system certification from T ü V Rheinland, Germany. At the same time, the MCAL (Microcontroller Abstraction Layer) software of the GD32A7 series automotive MCU has passed the ASPICE CL2 (Capability Level 2) capability assessment. This marks that Zhaoyi Innovation has reached the international advanced level in the construction of automotive network security system and software development project management, laying a solid foundation for its competition in the global automotive electronics market.

ISO/SAE 21434 is a vehicle network security standard jointly released by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), aimed at establishing a network security risk management system covering the entire vehicle lifecycle. With the continuous improvement of vehicle networking and intelligence, data security has become an indispensable cornerstone for ensuring future travel experiences and protecting user privacy. Through this certification, it indicates that Zhaoyi Innovation has established a full process network security risk management mechanism for its entire range of automotive products, from design to mass production delivery. This move will also significantly help customers simplify their product market access process and gain a competitive advantage.

The ASPICE evaluation model is led by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and is one of the core international standards for evaluating the software development capabilities of automotive industry suppliers. Its CL2 level requires companies to establish a sound project planning, monitoring, and traceability mechanism in the product development process. The MCAL software of GD32A7 series MCU is developed based on AUTOSAR standard, fully compatible with mainstream compilers and debugging tools, and meets the dual requirements of functional safety and information security. The ASPICE CL2 assessment marks the industry's recognition of Zhaoyi Innovation's full lifecycle management capabilities in automotive software.

Driven by new infrastructure such as 5G, AI, and the Internet of Things, vehicles have gradually evolved into interactive intelligent terminals. In this process, vehicle grade chips are the core element driving the continuous breakthrough of vehicle intelligence level. The GD32A7 series, as an important automotive grade MCU product of Zhaoyi Innovation, adopts the ArmCortex-M7 core and supports various configurations such as single core, multi-core, and single core locking. After iterative optimization, the highest frequency reaches 320MHz and the computing power reaches 1300 DMIPS. The chip supports a wide voltage supply of 2.97V-5.5V and can operate stably within a temperature range of -40 ℃ to+125 ℃. The product is widely used in application scenarios such as vehicle control, intelligent cockpit, chassis, and power systems.

In terms of safety and reliability, the GD32A71x/GD32A72x series meets the functional safety ISO 26262 ASIL B level, and the GD32A74x series meets the ASIL D standard. The entire series is equipped with a hardware security module (HSM), which integrates TRNG, AES, HASH, ECC/RSA, as well as national encryption engines such as SM2/SM3/SM4. It conforms to the Evita Full standard information security architecture and provides data security protection for in vehicle systems.

Li Wenxiong, Vice President of Zhaoyi Innovation and General Manager of the Automotive Division, said, "The ISO/SAE 21434 certification and ASPICE CL2 capability assessment this time are important milestones for Zhaoyi Innovation's automotive chip development system to move towards higher safety and management standards. We will continue to improve the GD32 MCU automotive product matrix, deepen cooperation with international organizations such as T ü V Rheinland, and provide customers with chips and ecological support with stronger performance and higher security levels. ”

Zhao Bin, General Manager of Industrial Services and Information Security at T ü V Rheinland Greater China, pointed out that "Zhaoyi Innovation has demonstrated excellent execution and professionalism in the construction of automotive network security systems and the development of automotive electronic software. The passing of ISO/SAE 21434 certification and ASPICE CL2 capability assessment provides strong guarantees for its products to enter the international mainstream automotive supply chain. We look forward to further deepening our cooperation and jointly promoting innovation and implementation of automotive electronic safety technology. ”

At the same time, Zhaoyi Innovation and T ü V Rheinland announced a strategic partnership, focusing on areas such as functional security and network security, and establishing long-term comprehensive cooperation in system and product certification, personnel qualification training, and other aspects. This move aims to integrate the advantageous resources of both parties, jointly enhance their core competitiveness in the automotive, industrial, and other emerging markets, and bring more reliable and safe products and solutions.

About The Author

This is reported by Top Components, a leading supplier of electronic components in the semiconductor industry

They are committed to providing customers around the world with the most necessary, outdated, licensed, and hard-to-find parts.

Media Relations

Name: John Chen

Email: salesdept@topcomponents.ru