Modular Digital Missile Guidance.

Abstract

The rapidly developing microprocessor technology poses serious standardization problems for the user, particularly the military, where logistics support costs are significant over the life cycle of tactical systems. Whereas standard interface busses are now in existence e.g., (S-100, Intel Multibus, National Microbus, Motorola Microbus, European 'MUBUS'), no two busses are the same. To provide freedom of choice in microcomputer components throughout a system life cycle, a programmable microbus interface module (MIM) using common programmable control elements (PCEs), such as that described in this report, absorbs the interface irregularities of commercial microprocessors, memory and input-output (I/O) modules, thereby allowing the selection of components based on performance, support software, cost and other driving factors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1978
Accession Number
ADA072544

Entities

People

  • Frank J. Langley
  • John Demetrick

Organizations

  • Raytheon Missiles & Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breadboard Models
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Generators
  • Guidance
  • Instructions
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics Support
  • Microprocessors
  • Military Research
  • Personal Computers
  • Semiconductors
  • Standards
  • Target Seekers
  • United States Government
  • Waveform Generators

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Educational Psychology
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis