DO-178C in Multicore Avionics

Explore the complexities of certifying multi-core processors for aviation systems under DO-178C standards in this 22-minute conference talk from Conf42 Robotics 2025. Learn about the advantages of multi-core processors in avionics applications and understand the unique certification challenges they present compared to single-core systems. Discover comprehensive frameworks for certification, including partitioning strategies and validation techniques essential for meeting aviation safety requirements. Examine interference channels between cores and effective mitigation strategies to ensure system reliability. Gain insights into specialized tools and methodologies used for multi-core certification processes. Understand certification approaches specifically tailored for electric aircraft systems and explore how robotic control systems integrate with certified avionics platforms. Master the documentation and evidence requirements necessary for successful certification audits. Identify common pitfalls in multi-core avionics certification and learn proven solutions to avoid costly delays. Analyze a detailed case study of the P3000 multi-core certification process, providing real-world application of theoretical concepts. Conclude with a clear path forward for implementing DO-178C compliant multi-core systems in modern aviation applications.