Complex Electronic Hardware Development & DO-254

Description

DO-254 was originally intended for complex electronic components within a larger hardware design. However OEMs have recently required the application of DO-254 to an LRU level unit. This course provides the fundamentals of developing and assessing electronic components and hardware designs to the standard RTCA/DO-254, Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware. It is designed for Project Managers, Systems engineers, Hardware engineers, avionics engineers, systems integrators, aircraft designers, and others involved in development or implementation of complex electronic hardware (e.g., Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Field-Programmable Gate Arrays, etc.) and aircraft system level LRU's containing these devices. The course also provides insight into the FAA's review process and guidance and provides practical keys for successful development and certification. Practical exercises and in-class activities will be used to enhance the learning process.

Target Audience

It is designed for Project Managers, Systems engineers, Hardware engineers, avionics engineers, systems integrators, aircraft designers, and others involved in development or implementation of complex electronic hardware (e.g., Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Field-Programmable Gate Arrays, etc.) and aircraft system level LRU's containing these devices.

Fee: US$ 1,125

Class Time

Class time: 21 hours

Course Outline

First Day
  • Introductions and background
  • History and Overview of DO-254
  • FAA's advisory material
  • Complex electronic technology
  • Framework of DO-254
  • Planning process
  • Development process
Second Day
  • Validation and verification
  • Configuration management
  • Process assurance (a.k.a. quality assurance)
  • Certification liaison process
  • Tools
Third Day
  • Firmware vs. Software vs. Hardware
  • Microprocessor assurance
  • Simple vs. complex
  • Structural coverage
  • What to expect from certification authorities
  • Challenges in complex hardware development and certification
  • Summary