Complex Electronic Hardware Development and DO-254

Instructor(s)

Description

This course provides the fundamentals of developing and assessing electronic components to the standard RTCA/DO-254, Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware. It is designed for developers, 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.). 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.

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Target Audience

Designed for developers, avionics engineers, systems integrators, aircraft designers, and others involved in development or implementation of complex electronic hardware and programmable devices (e.g., Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Field-Programmable Gate Arrays, etc.)

Fee Includes

Includes instruction, course notebook, RTCA/DO-254 Design Assurance Guidance For Airborne Electronic Hardware, refreshments and three lunches. The course notes are for participants only and not for sale.

Fees: See fee information for individual classes in the registration column on the right side of this page.

Class Time

Class time: 21 hours 2.1 CEUs

Course Outline

Day 1

Introductions and background
History and Overview of DO-254
FAA’s advisory material
Complex electronic technology
Framework of DO-254
Planning process
Development process

Day 2

Validation and verification
Configuration management
Process assurance (a.k.a. quality assurance)
Certification liaison process
Tools

Day 3

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

How You May Benefit

Gain valuable insight into the development and certification processes for complex and programmable electronics.
Obtain practical keys for developing and assessing devices and systems to meet the civil aviation standard: RTCA/DO-254
Obtain timely information some of the more difficult topics related to complex electronic hardware, such as "simple" hardware, microprocessor assurance, firmware, and hardware tools.
Learn the common pitfalls in applying DO-254 and obtaining certification and ideas for how to proactively address those issue.
Understand FAA’s policy and guidance.

Dates and Locations

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Registration Information

Mail
Aerospace Short Courses
The University of Kansas
Continuing Education
Registrations
1515 St. Andrews Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047-1625

Phone
Toll-free 877-404-5823
or 785-864-5823
Fax
785-864-4871
TDD
800-766-3777
E-mail
kuce@ku.edu