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Access layer application for In-

Flight Entertainment (IFE)
controller

THE IDEA
To develop a access layer application for controlling
the IFE controller from the customer’s Cabin
electronic systems.

Avionics
Aerospace

CLIENT
Leading European Aircraft Manufacturer

BEFORE
The client needed an access layer application for an IFE controller aboard the commercial aircraft.
This application needed to:
1. interface with Passenger Address, Passenger Call, Cabin Illumination, Cabin Music etc in the
cabin electronic system and
2. monitor other aircraft signals like Cabin Pressure and Landing Gear system and perform the
activities accordingly.
HOW WIPRO HELPED

Wipro developed the software as DO 178B level C compliant to suit the cabin el ectronic system
software design. The Wipro team did an e xtensive analysis after a study and use of the iterative
development processes. The ARINC 429 communication protocol was adopted and implemented
with the controller application having m ore than 70 ARINC commands transmitted and over 20
ARINC commands received and decoded. The team also
1. Implemented handshake protocol for contract data transmission
2. Implemented 1Tx and 1Rx channel which has filtering capability based on the ARINC
labels
The application also m onitors the IFE controller via ARINC status messages .

Wipro met the challenges of the complex interaction sequences and critical timing. The stringent
code and design reviews led to the high quality of deliverable . The team showed high level of
commitment and displayed good project management skills to meet aggressive schedule s.

AFTER

The project was earlier assigned to another vendor an d the system had some major design flaws.
Wipro re-designed this system and removed all the flaws in the software.

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