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ARINC 661

ARINC 661

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What is ARINC 661?

ARINC 661 is an avionics standard that defines a Cockpit Display System (CDS) interface. It describes a User Application (UA) to CDS interface, enabling portable and reusable UAs. In essence, it provides a standardized way for applications running on avionics systems to display information on cockpit displays, regardless of the underlying display hardware or operating system.

What other technologies are related to ARINC 661?

ARINC 661 Complementary Technologies

ARINC 653 is a standard for partitioning operating systems. ARINC 661 systems are often deployed on ARINC 653 compliant platforms, providing a robust and safe execution environment.
mentioned alongside ARINC 661 in 16% (63) of relevant job posts
DO-178B/C is a software safety standard. ARINC 661 systems, especially those used in safety-critical applications, must adhere to DO-178B/C guidelines.
mentioned alongside ARINC 661 in 8% (82) of relevant job posts
DO-254 is a hardware safety standard. If the User Application (UA) runs on dedicated hardware, then DO-254 applies to the hardware development.
mentioned alongside ARINC 661 in 2% (83) of relevant job posts

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