MACH178 Foundations is a comprehensive solution designed to guide organizations through the complex process of achieving A(M)C 20-193 compliance for multicore software development, particularly within safety-critical aerospace applications. It provides a structured roadmap to meet the stringent objectives of DO-178C/ED-12C when utilizing multicore platforms. The solution includes a suite of meticulously crafted planning document templates, such as the Plan for Multicore Aspects of Certification (PMAC) and the Multicore Software Verification Plan (MSVP), which cover critical timing aspects and verification requirements for software developed to Item Development Assurance Level (IDAL) A, B, or C. Beyond documentation, MACH178 Foundations offers detailed procedures for analyzing multicore platforms and software, spanning from Hardware Resource Identification to the Multicore Software Accomplishment Summary, ensuring adherence to most A(M)C 20-193 objectives. These procedures are complemented by practical templates and checklists for efficient project lifecycle management, including test case writing and results summarization. Furthermore, the offering includes insightful white papers providing expert guidance on crucial topics like processor selection, RTOSs, software architecture, interference generators, WCET analysis, and single active core certification. To ensure successful adoption, MACH178 Foundations also provides specialized training, including dedicated hours with multicore specialists and access to public DO-178C training courses, empowering teams to effectively apply the MACH178 workflow to their projects.

Features & Benefits

• Compliance Document Templates
  • Provides pre-built templates like the Plan for Multicore Aspects of Certification (PMAC) and Multicore Software Verification Plan (MSVP) to supplement DO-178C/ED-12C plans, specifically addressing A(M)C 20-193 objectives for multicore timing aspects and verification.
• Multicore Analysis Procedures
  • Offers detailed procedures for performing analysis activities with the MACH178 workflow, covering aspects from Hardware Resource Identification to the Multicore Software Accomplishment Summary, supporting most A(M)C 20-193 objectives.
• Efficiency Templates & Checklists
  • Includes templates for writing test cases, formatting and summarizing results, and checklists to review the quality of analysis results, ensuring an efficient process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Expert White Papers
  • Provides guidance on various aspects of multicore DO-178C (A(M)C 20-193) certification, covering topics such as processor/RTOS selection, software architecture, interference generators, WCET analysis, and single active core certification considerations.
• Specialized Training
  • Comes with training to help users apply the MACH178 workflow, including 5 hours of specialist training and a free seat on public multicore DO-178C training courses.