A4

DO-178C Software Assurance Workspace

Workspace 4 of 10 · Architecture, detailed design and implementation mapping

Avionics programme / Software assurance / Workspace 04

Software Design & Coding Workspace

Define software architecture and detailed design, control interfaces and data, allocate resource budgets, map design to source items and retain independent review evidence.

DO-178C alignment: The architecture and detailed design should be accurate, consistent with requirements, compatible with target constraints, conformant to approved standards, verifiable and traceable. Design-derived requirements require coordinated system and safety feedback.
Architecture0Architecture elements
Detailed design0Component records
Standards review0%Applicable checks passed
Trace alerts0Missing lifecycle links
Budget alerts0Resource limits exceeded
Gate readiness0%Design evidence complete

Design data register

Architecture, components and interfaces