Approaches to Custom LSI.
Abstract
A study was conducted to determine why few avionics systems are being designed today using custom LSI arrays and to propose solutions and recommendations that would contribute to increased utilization of custom LSI arrays in avionic system designs. An extensive survey of the technologies and techniques available for custom LSI array design and fabrication was made, followed by a similarly extensive survey of airframe and space houses to determine the reasons for not using custom LSI arrays in new equipment. The conclusion that emerged was clearly that the principal problem deterring the system use of custom LSI arrays is that the initial nonrecurring cost and turnaround time of custom LSI arrays are considered excessive for programs where low volume and low initial cost for a single development or prototype are required. Where computer aided design (CAD) techniques are part of normal engineering practices, custom LSI either has been used or is in the process of being used.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0910226
Entities
People
- A. Matthew Smith
- Albert Feller
- J. E. Saultz
- J. N. Greenhouse
- T. J. Lombardi