General Dynamics Convair Division totally reconfigurable embedded computer

Lowell Markert Paul Hedtke John Kusek General Purpose Processors Group General Dynamics Convair Division San Diego, CA 92138 Modern avionics platforms require data processing systems that are extensible, maintainable, and affordable. A general purpose embedded computer system is being developed for cruise missile and launch vehicle avionics applications. Major development objectives include implementation of DoD embedded computer standards, a functionally flexible and modular design, and a producible system that is maintainable, reliable, and cost effective. The hardware elements are described along with the details of their functional interfaces and the overall system architecture. An integration and maintenance support system is described. Software support and the implementation philosophy are also discussed.