FPGA/ASIC verification course in avionics
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The FPGA/ASIC Verification Course in Avionics focuses on the design and verification of complex electronic systems in the aerospace industry. It covers the use of Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) and verification methodologies, such as simulation and formal testing, to ensure the functionality and reliability of FPGAs/ASICs in critical aviation environments. It includes the study of safety standards such as DO-254. It focuses on the application of advanced techniques for digital system verification, performance and reliability analysis, and test management and documentation. The course provides hands-on experience in the use of simulation, debugging, and verification tools, preparing professionals for roles such as verification engineers, FPGA/ASIC designers, and avionics specialists, meeting the requirements of the aerospace industry and strengthening employability in the sector. The design of safe architectures and the analysis of errors and failures are addressed.
FPGA/ASIC verification course in avionics
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
649 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. FPGA/ASIC Verification in Avionics: Design, Simulation and Advanced Testing
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- Master the design, simulation, and testing of FPGA/ASIC systems used in avionics.
- Delve into advanced verification methodologies to ensure the functionality and reliability of electronic components in aeronautical environments.
- Learn to implement simulation techniques to evaluate the performance of FPGA/ASIC designs under various operating conditions.
- Understand the specific challenges of avionics and how FPGA/ASICs help overcome them, including data management and safety.
- Use simulation and verification tools to identify and correct errors in FPGA/ASIC design.
- Apply knowledge to create comprehensive tests to validate the functionality of FPGA/ASIC systems.
- Develop skills to analyze and solve related problems with the integration of FPGA/ASIC systems in avionics.
2. FPGA/ASIC Mastery in Avionics: Methodology, Validation and Certification
- Understand the architecture and internal workings of FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) and ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) devices in the context of avionics.
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the design, implementation, and verification methodologies for FPGA/ASIC-based systems for aeronautical applications.
- Master the simulation, verification, and debugging tools and techniques to ensure the functionality and performance of FPGA/ASIC designs.
- Learn to use Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as VHDL and Verilog to design complex digital systems.
- Understand the certification requirements and standards for FPGA/ASIC systems in avionics, including DO-254.
- Explore different design techniques for fault tolerance and redundancy in critical systems.
- Analyze case studies and Practical examples of FPGA/ASIC implementations in avionics systems, such as flight control systems, navigation systems, and engine management systems.
Apply knowledge of hardware design and verification to meet the safety and performance requirements of the aerospace industry.
Become familiar with the hardware and software testing required for FPGA/ASIC system certification.
Develop problem-solving and innovation skills in the design of electronic systems for avionics.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Design, Implementation and Verification of FPGA/ASIC Systems for Avionics
4. Design, Implementation, and Verification of FPGA/ASIC Systems for Avionics
- FPGA and ASIC Architecture Fundamentals: Understand the internal structure of FPGAs and ASICs, including configurable logic blocks (CLBs), memory blocks, and interconnection paths.
- Digital Design with VHDL/Verilog: Master hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL or Verilog to model and design complex digital systems.
- Implementation of Digital Circuits on FPGAs: Learn to implement specific digital designs on FPGAs, from simple circuits to complex embedded systems.
- Data Acquisition (DAQ) System Design: Design and implement DAQ systems using FPGAs, including analog and digital signal processing.
- Communication Interfaces in Avionics: Explore and understand essential communication protocols in Avionics, such as ARINC 429, CAN bus, and Ethernet, and implement interfaces.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for Avionics: Apply DSP techniques to FPGAs, including digital filtering, Fourier transform, and modulation/demodulation, for signal processing in avionics.
Embedded Systems Integration: Integrate microprocessor-based embedded systems with FPGAs to create more sophisticated avionics systems.
Design and Simulation Tools: Use FPGA design, simulation, and synthesis tools (such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus Prime) to develop, simulate, and verify designs.
System Verification and Validation: Apply functional verification, simulation, and hardware testing techniques to ensure the functionality and reliability of FPGA/ASIC systems.
Design for Aviation Environments: Consider the specific requirements of the aviation, such as reliability, fault tolerance, functional safety, and DO-254 certification.
Performance and Power Consumption Optimization: Optimizing FPGA/ASIC designs to achieve desired performance and minimize power consumption.
5. Hardware Verification in Avionics: FPGA/ASIC, Methodologies and Certification
5. Hardware Verification in Avionics: FPGA/ASIC, Methodologies, and Certification
- Fundamentals of FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) and ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) in avionics.
- Hardware architecture and design in FPGAs and ASICs: logic blocks, memory, interfaces.
- Hardware verification methodologies: simulation, emulation, functional testing.
- Design and verification tools for FPGAs/ASICs in avionics environments.
- Hardware requirements analysis and test design.
- Understanding avionics certification regulations and standards (DO-254).
- Hardware certification processes: planning, development, verification, validation.
- Configuration management and change control in Hardware.
- Failure analysis techniques and test coverage.
- FPGA/ASIC applications in avionics systems: signal processing, communications, control.
6. FPGA/ASIC Engineering in Avionics: Comprehensive Verification and Aeronautical Compliance
6. FPGA/ASIC Engineering in Avionics: Comprehensive Verification and Aeronautical Compliance
Design and development of FPGA/ASIC systems for avionics applications.
Functional verification and simulation of complex digital circuits.
Knowledge of DO-254 and DO-178C standards for aeronautical hardware and software certification.
Implementation of design techniques for formal verification.
Proficiency in simulation and synthesis tools for FPGA/ASICs.
Analysis of avionics system architecture.
Understanding of avionics communication protocols (ARINC 429, CAN, Ethernet).
Requirements management and traceability in aeronautical projects.
Application of agile development methodologies in environments of Avionics.
Testing and debugging FPGA/ASIC systems in aeronautical environments.
Who this program is for:
FPGA/ASIC verification course in avionics
- Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Automation Engineers, or related fields with an interest in avionics.
- Professionals from OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL companies, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) companies, aeronautical consulting firms, and specialized technology centers.
- Flight Test Engineers, aeronautical certification professionals, avionics engineers, control systems engineers, and flight dynamics engineers who wish to deepen their knowledge of FPGA/ASIC verification.
- Personnel from aeronautical regulators/authorities and professionals involved in UAM/eVTOL development who require knowledge of compliance and regulations.
Recommended Requirements: Basic knowledge of aerodynamics, control systems, and aircraft structures. Proficiency in Spanish and/or English at level B2+ / C1 (proficiency in both languages will be considered an asset). Bridging tracks are available to help candidates reach the required level if necessary.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Introduction to FPGA/ASIC Architecture in Avionics
1.2 VHDL/Verilog Fundamentals for Digital Design
1.3 Digital Circuit Design with FPGAs: Workflow
1.4 FPGA/ASIC Circuit Simulation: Tools and Techniques
1.5 Test Design and Functional Verification
1.6 Signal Modeling and Timing Analysis
1.7 Project Implementation: Design and Simulation
1.8 Optimization and Results Analysis
1.9 Introduction to Aeronautical Certification
1.10 Practical Case Studies in Avionics Design and Simulation
2.2 Fundamentals of FPGA/ASIC Methodology in Avionics
3.2 Hardware Design Lifecycle: From Specification to Implementation
4.3 Design for Verification (DFV) and Advanced Testbenches
5.4 Functional and Time-Based Simulation: Tools and Techniques
6.5 Validation Methodologies: Code and Design Coverage
7.6 Formal Validation Techniques: Model Checking and Equivalence
8.7 Certification Considerations: DO-254 and Aeronautical Regulations
9.8 Implementation of Unit and Integration Tests
20.9 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
22.20 Documentation and Configuration Management of FPGA/ASIC Designs
3.3 Introduction to FPGA/ASICs in Avionics
3.2 FPGA/ASIC Architectures for Aeronautical Applications
3.3 FPGA/ASIC System Design Lifecycle
3.4 Development Tools and Environments
3.5 Fundamentals of Programming in VHDL and Verilog
3.6 Applicable Regulations and Standards
3.7 Typical Applications in Avionics
3.8 Industry Trends
2.3 Verification Methodologies: Review, Simulation, and Testing
2.2 Functional Verification Methodologies
2.3 Formal Verification and Modeling
2.4 Constraint-Based Verification
2.5 Design for Verifiability (DFV)
2.6 Coverage Techniques: Functional and Code
2.7 Certification Methodologies: DO-254
2.8 Verification Management
3.3 Digital Simulation: Environments and Flows
3.2 Advanced Testbenches: Creation and Design
3.3 Automatic Generation of Test Cases
3.4 Debugging Simulation Errors
3.5 Hardware In-Law Testing (HIL)
3.6 Advanced Instrumentation and Monitoring
3.7 Results Analysis and Reporting
3.8 Test Optimization Strategies
4.3 Digital Systems Design for Avionics
4.2 FPGA/ASIC Architectures: Selection and Design
4.3 Digital Circuit Design: Logic Gates, Flip-Flops
4.4 Implementation in VHDL/Verilog
4.5 IP Component Design
4.6 Performance Optimization Techniques
4.7 Design Considerations for Certification
4.8 Hardware Prototyping and Evaluation
5.3 Aeronautical Certification Standards (DO-254, DO-378C)
5.2 Certification Process: Planning and Execution
5.3 Documentation Required for Certification
5.4 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
5.5 Configuration Management and Change Control
5.6 Certification Tools
5.7 Certification Audits
5.8 Compliance with Specific Requirements
6.3 Requirements Analysis: Specification and Design
6.2 Design Validation: Review and Analysis
6.3 Static and Dynamic Testing
6.4 Code Coverage and Quality Analysis
6.5 Analysis and Validation Tools
6.6 Software Quality Assurance
6.7 Risk Analysis and Mitigation
6.8 Analysis and Validation Reports
7.3 System-Level Design Verification
7.2 Integration of Components and Subsystems
7.3 Interoperability Testing
7.4 Performance and Robustness Verification
7.5 Stress and Load Testing
7.6 Failure Analysis and Recovery
7.7 Functional Safety Testing
7.8 Aeronautical Compliance: Standards and Regulations
8.3 Hardware and Software Design for Avionics
8.2 Comprehensive Simulation and Testing
8.3 Hardware Testing: Real-World Environment
8.4 System Certification: Process and Requirements
8.5 Flight Testing
8.6 Documentation for Aeronautical Certification
8.7 Design Optimization for Certification
8.8 Compliance with Aeronautical Standards
4.4 FPGA/ASIC System Design for Avionics: Introduction and Fundamentals
4.2 FPGA/ASIC Architectures: Selection and Design at the Register Transfer Level (RTL)
4.3 Implementation of Digital Circuits in FPGA/ASICs: Hardware Description Languages (VHDL/Verilog)
4.4 Simulation and Functional Verification of FPGA/ASIC Systems
4.5 Testbench and Verification Methodologies: Design and Development
4.6 Test Design and Advanced Testing for FPGA/ASIC Systems
4.7 Integration and Validation on the Hardware Platform: Test Environments
4.8 Certification and Regulatory Compliance in Avionics: Considerations for FPGA/ASICs
4.9 Design and Simulation Tools: Workflows and Automation
4.40 Case Study: Design and Verification of an FPGA/ASIC System for an Application Aeronautics
5.5 Verification Methodologies: Introduction and Fundamental Concepts
5.5 Test Design: Strategies and Techniques for FPGA/ASIC
5.3 Simulation and Emulation: Tools and Workflows
5.4 Formal Verification: Methods and Applications
5.5 Verification Methodologies: Model-Based Design
5.6 Code Review and Static Analysis
5.7 Testbench: Creating and Managing Test Environments
5.8 Code Coverage and Results Analysis
5.9 Hardware Certification: Aeronautical Regulations and Standards
5.50 Integration of Methodologies: Workflows and Best Practices
6.6 Principles of FPGA/ASIC Engineering in Avionics
6.2 Design of FPGA/ASIC Systems for Aeronautical Applications
6.3 Comprehensive Verification of FPGA/ASIC Designs
6.4 Formal Verification Methodologies and Simulation
6.5 Aeronautical Compliance and Applicable Regulations
6.6 Certification Process for FPGA/ASIC Systems
6.7 Tools and Techniques for Hardware Verification
6.8 Lifecycle Management of FPGA/ASIC Systems
6.9 Risk Analysis and Mitigation in Aeronautical Projects
6.60 Case Studies: Practical Application and Challenges
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
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Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).