Modular Digital Missile Guidance.
Abstract
A set of macromodular microcomputer specifications has been prepared to meet a wide range of missile guidance and control requirements. These specifications define the function performance and interface requirements of each microcomputer module i.e. microprocessor, memory and input-output I/O interface for analog and serial digital I/O, such that device technology improvements can continually be accommodated within the bounds of module function performance and interface requirements. To ensure such flexibility in design, other alternative device technologies were reviewed and evaluated for the MIL-STD-4553A serial digital I/O interface and the spectrum analyzer module, viz: fiber-optic data link and charge-coupled device, (CCD), very-large-scale integration (VLSI) analyzer options. In addition the requirements for universal microcomputer development systems were explored in order to support both medium-speed single-chip microprocessors and high-speed bit-slice emulators to preserve software commonality. Lastly, the compatibility of the Navy AN/UYK-30 microprocessor with the macromodular microcomputer family was investigated on the basis of throughput and electrical interface. In summary, this phase of the program has culminated in the generation of a practical set of microcomputer module specifications for multi-source procurement. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 14, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078808
Entities
People
- A. J. Mannion
- D. S. Goldstein
- Frank J. Langley
- J. Demetrick
- K. D. Laube
Organizations
- Raytheon Missiles & Defense