DO-254 Training & Certification
Professional hardware design assurance training for aviation electronics. Master verification, validation, and certification processes.
Hardware-Level Expertise
Deep understanding of complex airborne electronic hardware design and certification processes for DO-254 compliance.
Safety-Critical Standards
Comprehensive coverage of safety design assurance, verification methods, and regulatory requirements for aviation systems.
Full Lifecycle Support
End-to-end training from planning and requirements through design, verification, validation, and certification evidence.
Rapid Integration
Practical tools and methodologies to quickly implement DO-254 processes in your existing development workflows.
DO-254 Hardware Certification Services
We provide end-to-end support for the preparation and delivery of all hardware-related documentation in compliance with the DO-254 standard, tailored to the applicable Design Assurance Level (DAL). Our services cover the complete hardware life cycle and include the following documents:
PHAC – Plan for Hardware Aspects of Certification
HRD – Hardware Requirements Document
HDD – Hardware Design Document
HTP – Hardware Test Plan
HTR – Hardware Test Report
HVP – Hardware Verification Plan
DO-254 Hardware Certification Training
Participants can attend the training at Heraklet office at Hamburg, or we can deliver the training on-site at the customer's facility upon request. This DO-254 training provides a comprehensive overview of airborne electronic hardware development and certification.
"Transform your engineering approach. Upon completion, you will handle DO-254 audits with confidence and master the path to full hardware design assurance."
Duration
2 Days (Intensive)Audience
FPGA & HW TeamsLearning Objectives
Understand the DO-254 lifecycle and application scope.
Learn to prepare critical documents such as PHAC, HDP, and HAS.
Configure hardware design and verification processes according to standards.
Grasp the differences between Hardware Development Assurance Levels (DAL A-D).
Learn the keys to success in SOI audits.
Course Focus
Linking requirements to design and verification.
Planning for DAL A-D rigor.
Audit-readiness for FAA/EASA certification.
Hands-on mini certification exercise.
DO-254 Training Program
Welcome & Introduction
Overview of DO-254 and its role in airborne hardware certification. Objectives of the course. Scope of DO-254: what it covers and what it doesn't. Differences between DO-254 and DO-178.
Requirement Definition Rules
Definition of hardware requirements in DO-254. High-Level vs Low-Level requirements. Characteristics (Clear, Testable, Unambiguous, Traceable). Derived requirements.
Coffee Break
Requirement Management Principles
Configuration and change control of requirements. Versioning and baselining. Bi-directional traceability. Common tools (DOORS, Polarion, Jama).
Lunch Break
Requirement Capture Techniques
Sources of requirements (System, Safety, Architecture). Workflow from stakeholders to specs. Managing ambiguity. Review and validation of captured requirements.
Common Questions about DO-254
DO-254 focuses on hardware design assurance (FPGA, ASIC, PLD), whereas DO-178C is for airborne software certification. Both follow similar lifecycle concepts, but verification methods differ significantly.
No, DO-254 is increasingly required for all airborne electronic systems where failure could affect safety, including UAVs and military platforms, depending on authority requirements (FAA/EASA).
Stages of Involvement (SOI) Audits are formal reviews by certification authorities or delegates to ensure your hardware development process complies with DO-254 plans and objectives.
Let's Plan Your DO-254 Journey Together
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