Central Interface Control System (CICS)

Abstract

A-10 Central Interface Control System (CICS) replaces the aging Central Interface Control Unit (CICU) that suffers from high failure rates, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Materiel Supply (DMSMS) issues, and insufficient data processing capacity. The RDT&E effort would encompass software and hardware development, Software Integration Laboratory (SIL) test stand, support equipment, software and cyber security testing. CICS is a foundational enabler for numerous upgrades to the A-10 which include, but are not limited to: 3D Audio, HRDS, JRG, 2GES, HObIT, Link 16, SDB 1 and 2, FliteScene, LITENING Digital Pod, MUOS, SATURN and ARC-210 Gen VI. The CICS will utilize modern single board computers that have increased computing capacity, operate in high temperature environments and are available to support timely repair and replacement. Additionally, it converts selected analog systems outputs on the aircraft to digital and meet USAF mandated upgrades.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
165241c3c8a718bf2a3f941bb4cbea62

Tags

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Quantum

Related Documents