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Benchify ensures error-free protocol adherence and software reliability in critical aerospace systems (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, DO-178C).

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Formally Verified ARINC 429 Data Flow
Flight Computer
Data Source
Navigation System
Data Receiver
Display System
Data Receiver
Engine Control
Data Receiver
Benchify Verification
Formal Methods
Verified
ARINC 429 protocol compliance formally verified
Error-free data transmission guaranteed
DO-178C Level A certification ready

Industry Challenges

Critical software failures in aerospace can lead to catastrophic consequences

Catastrophic Software Failures

Software and protocol errors can lead to catastrophic failures, as seen with Ariane 5 and Mars Orbiter, resulting in losses worth hundreds of millions.

Ariane 5: $370M loss from numeric overflow

Complex Certification Standards

Meeting DO-178C certification requirements demands extensive documentation, rigorous testing, and formal verification, leading to costly and time-consuming validation processes.

DO-178C Level A certification can take 5+ years

Edge Case Detection

Difficult-to-detect edge cases and rare scenarios in mission-critical software can bypass traditional testing methods, leading to unexpected failures in production.

Testing misses up to 40% of edge case errors
Formal Methods Verification Process
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Software Requirements & Specifications

DO-178C requirements translated to formal specifications

2

Formal Model Construction

Mathematical model of the system behavior

3

Symbolic Execution & Theorem Proving

Mathematical verification of all possible states

4

Certified Verification Results

DO-178C certification evidence & documentation

void update_navigation_data(airspeed_t* airspeed) {

uint32_t calibrated = compute_airspeed(airspeed);


if (calibrated > MAX_AIRSPEED) {
trigger_alarm(OVERSPEED);
}
}
DO-178C Level A Ready

How Benchify Helps

Formal Methods Verification

Our platform mathematically verifies avionics and aerospace protocols, providing guaranteed compliance and eliminating the possibility of protocol-based failures.

Edge-Case Bug Elimination

Identifies and eliminates edge-case software bugs, including numeric overflows, boundary conditions, and logic errors that traditional testing might miss.

Streamlined Certification

Accelerates DO-178C certification processes through formal proof submissions, reducing engineering hours and costs while ensuring standards compliance.

Technical Features & Standards

Comprehensive support for aerospace protocols and certification standards

Formal Verification Methods
Symbolic Execution

Explores all possible execution paths through code, identifying potential failures and boundary issues in avionics software.

Static Analysis

Analyzes code structure without execution, verifying protocol implementations and detecting potential runtime errors.

Theorem Proving

Provides mathematical proof of correctness for critical algorithms and protocol implementations in aerospace systems.

Supported Standards
ARINC 429

Complete verification of data transmission over the ARINC 429 bus, ensuring flawless avionics communication.

MIL-STD-1553

Formal verification of MIL-STD-1553 military avionics data bus protocols for defense aerospace applications.

CANaerospace

Verification of CANaerospace protocol implementations for reliable data communication in aerospace applications.

Certification Support
DO-178C

Complete support for DO-178C certification (Level A to E) with formal proof submission that satisfies verification objectives.

DO-330

Tools qualification support for DO-330 (Software Tool Qualification Considerations) simplifying the development process.

ARP4754A

Supports ARP4754A system development processes with verification procedures for complex aircraft systems.

Quantifiable Benefits & Real-World Examples

Proven results that demonstrate the critical value of formal verification in aerospace

Ariane 5 Failure Prevention

Case Study: Integer Overflow Detection

$370M Saved

The Ariane 5 rocket explosion was caused by a 64-bit floating point to 16-bit integer conversion overflow. Formal methods could have prevented this $370 million disaster.

Benchify Analysis Report

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void convert_data(float64_t input) {
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int16_t output = (int16_t) input;
3
}
ERROR: Potential overflow when converting from float64_t to int16_t.
FIX: Add range validation before conversion.
June 1996
European Space Agency

Airbus Avionics Verification

Case Study: Runtime Error Elimination

Zero Errors

Airbus successfully applied formal methods to verify key components of the A340/A380 avionics systems, reducing critical runtime errors to zero and accelerating certification.

Verification Results

Previous Approach27 runtime errors
With Formal Methods0 runtime errors
Testing Time8 months
With Formal Verification3 months
2005-2007
Airbus Industries
68%
Reduction in certification time for DO-178C Level A software
100%
Edge case coverage through formal mathematical validation
43%
Average cost savings across aerospace safety-critical systems

Integration & Compatibility

Seamlessly works with your existing aerospace development tools

Benchify Integration Ecosystem

Connects with industry-standard aerospace development tools

Benchify
Formal Verification Engine
Development Tools
IDEs & Editors
Verification Tools
ANSYS SCADE & AdaCore
Testing Tools
Test Automation & CI/CD
Certification Tools
DO-178C Documentation

Development Environments

  • Visual Studio Code
  • Eclipse IDE
  • Visual Studio

Verification Tools

  • ANSYS SCADE Suite
  • AdaCore SPARK Pro
  • Polyspace

Certification Documentation

  • DO-178C Documentation
  • ARP4754A Requirements
  • Safety Analysis Tools

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Let's explore how formal verification can revolutionize your aerospace systems, ensuring flawless operation and accelerated certification.

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DO-178C Support
Faster certification
Avionics Standards
ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553
Error Prevention
100% edge case coverage