ATEC Software Conversion Study.

Abstract

This report contains the results of a study to determine which Programmable Automated Technical Control Terminal Element (PATE) software modules could be converted to a microprocessor implementation. The report defines the conversion criteria and recommends which software modules could be converted to a microprocessor implementation. The conversion feasibility is demonstrated by presenting a microprocessor configuration where conversion is recommended. Microprocessor configurations were developed for modules of the In-Service Quality Control Subsystem (IQCS), Out-of-Service Quality Control Subsystem (OQCS), Digital Distortion Monitoring Subsystem (DDMS) and the Modem Signal Monitor Subsystem (MSMS) functions. Cost estimates and a schedule to implement the software recommended for conversion to a microprocessor are provided. The results of a sample conversion and demonstration of the DDMS software routines implemented on a Motorola M6800 microprocessor cross-assembler and simulator are included. Microprocessor maintenance methods applicable to a microprocessor implementation of PATE software routines are discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA071563

Entities

People

  • George Schaft
  • Harry Reinhardt
  • James Stohler
  • Ralph Brauntigam
  • Robert Glicksman

Organizations

  • Computer Sciences Corporation

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central Processing Units
  • Circuit Boards
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Data Transmission
  • Databases
  • Instruction Set Architecture
  • Machine Languages
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Processing Equipment
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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