Embedded Fault-Tolerant Computer for Mission Critical Applications

Abstract

The objective of this effort is to develop an Embedded Fault-Tolerant Computer (EFTC) using a combination of off the shelf and custom hardware and software components. This prototype will then be analyzed in order to determine the concept feasibility. This report summarizes the main activities and results of the EFTC development as it has progressed through Phase II. It describes: the development of the EFTC system from evolution through hardware and software design (Section 2); brassboard implementation of hardware and software (Section 3); and the successful demonstration of generic capabilities as well as applications (Section 4). In addition, summaries of various ways in which the system can be enhanced illustrate the flexibility of the design (Section 5).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242886

Entities

People

  • Gary A. Kravetz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Backup Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Fail Safe
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fault Tolerance
  • Local Area Networks
  • Machines
  • Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Personal Computers
  • Servers (Computer Hardware)
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Software Engineering.