Title :
Design of a power-optimized micro miniature advanced instrument controller for sensor craft applications
Author_Institution :
Phillips Lab, VTEE, Kirkland Air Force Base, NM, USA
Abstract :
A highly-functional self-contained sensor data acquisition and processing system is under development for a probe designed to penetrate the surface of Mars. The processing system, based on an 8051 controller, is about the size of a postage stamp, weighs three grams, and consumes 50 mW in nominal operation. It is designed to operate in space under 15,000 G impacts and down to -120°C temperatures. Though small, its 32 analog inputs, six serial ports, 32 digital interface lines, eight analog outputs, and in-situ reprogrammability make this device attractive for direct application in many aerospace systems
Keywords :
Mars; aerospace computing; microcontrollers; multichip modules; packaging; special purpose computers; -120 C; 3 g; 50 mW; 8051 controller; Mars; data acquisition; deep space; micro miniature advanced instrument controller; reprogrammability; self-contained sensor; sensor craft applications; Application software; Computer peripherals; Control systems; Data handling; Instruments; Microcontrollers; Optical arrays; Sensor systems and applications; Space vehicles; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1996., 15th AIAA/IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3385-3
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1996.559148