Next Generation of Avionics Laboratory Development Platforms
Embedded Tech Trend - January 2016Wayne McGee – [email protected]
Traditional Method for System Development
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(A) Lab System
(B) Pre-flight System
(C) Production System
Integration Validation
Integration Validation
Integration Validation
Goal
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Reduce program NRE$
Increase TRL1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Decrease Risk
Enable technology
Speed up programdevelopment cycle
CompletionStart
Traditional Lab Difficulties
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Cost
Time
Complexity
Risk of errors
Cabling
Test platform not representative of the final solution
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Provide a laboratory systemthat employs the same set ofShop Replaceable Units (SRUs)that will be used in a deployedsystem
Conceptual Approach (Top Down)
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Cover most common avionics requirements.
Base the design on an open architecture via VITA standards.
Address consideration for Safety and Design Assurance Level (DO-254, DO-178C)
Recipe and Key Elements
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CPU A
IO rich 3U VPX board modules
Upgradable SBC mezzanine
Recipe and Key Elements
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Full mesh interconnect for multi processor applications
Recipe and Key Elements
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Commercial connectors allowing the use of standard cables
Recipe and Key Elements
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Open to customizationand adaptation
Recipe and Key Elements
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Early Profiling and Concept Validation
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Benchmark application performance in near-realistic environment
Platform architecture validation
Integrate SW application and API drivers
Validate BIT coverage
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Allow equipment manufacturer to accurately specify application requirements
Works Right Out of the Box
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Ready to use. Is supported by pre integrated SW modules BSP Drivers Middleware Tools
Support for ecosystem/partner SW and middleware
Address Ground Based Installation
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Rackable solution
Future Needs & Trends
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Growth provision (slots, interfaces, HW performance)
Address open architecture and interoperability
Address new coming technology , processors and interfaces
Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Testability (RAMT) and in particular Built in test
SWaP optimization
Conclusion
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Typically saves 6 to 12 month of program schedule
Early platform architecture validation
Reduces program risks and cost
Deployable as a ground based fixed installation
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A new type of laboratory platformsbecomes a key element for the successof C4ISR avionic programs !
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Creative Electronic SystemsWayne McGeeVP Sales, General ManagerNorth America(919) [email protected]
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