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Tool qualification ensures that software tools used in the development of critical systems meet required safety and reliability standards, allowing them to be used confidently in safety-critical environments.
Related terms: DO-178C, functional safety, IEC 62304, safety critical, standards compliance
In the aerospace industry, tool qualification is required when using software tools for safety-critical systems to ensure they meet certification standards such as DO-178C.
A medical device manufacturer qualifies software testing tools to comply with regulatory requirements outlined in standards like IEC 62304.
