TY - JOUR PY - 2002// TI - The dynamic flowgraph methodology as a safety analysis tool: programmable electronic system design and verification JO - Safety science A1 - Houtermans, M A1 - Apostolakis, G. A1 - Brombacher, A A1 - Karydas, D SP - 813 EP - 833 VL - 40 IS - 9 N2 - The objective of this paper is to demonstrate the use of the Dynamic Flowgraph Methodology (DFM) during the design and verification of programmable electronic safety-related systems. The safety system consists of hardware as well as software. This paper explains and demonstrates the use of DFM, and how DFM can be used to verify the hardware and application software design. DFM is used not only to analyze newly developed software but also to verify existing software. The outcome of the design verification of the safety system is used to define the necessary diagnostic capabilities that are essential to guarantee the correct functioning of the safety functions.

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