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What Is Do-178b Level A? |
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Answer» DO-178B Level A software is software whose ANOMALOUS behavior, as shown by the system safety assessment process, would cause or contribute to a FAILURE of system function resulting in a catastrophic failure condition for the aircraft. Failure of DO-178B Level A software could be typified by total loss of LIFE. Approximately 20-30% of avionics systems and 40% of avionics software CODE must meet DO-178B Level A CRITERIA. DO-178B Level A software is software whose anomalous behavior, as shown by the system safety assessment process, would cause or contribute to a failure of system function resulting in a catastrophic failure condition for the aircraft. Failure of DO-178B Level A software could be typified by total loss of life. Approximately 20-30% of avionics systems and 40% of avionics software code must meet DO-178B Level A criteria. |
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