Title :
A large flat panel multifunction display for military and space applications
Author :
Pruitt, James S.
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Int., Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Abstract :
A flat panel multifunction display (MFD) that offers the size and reliability benefits of liquid crystal display technology while achieving near-CRT display quality is presented. Display generation algorithms that provide exceptional display quality are being implemented in custom VLSI components to minimize MFD size. A high-performance processor converts user-specified display lists to graphics commands used by these components, resulting in high-speed updates of two-dimensional and three-dimensional images. The MFD uses the MIL-STD-1553B data bus for compatibility with virtually all avionics systems. The MFD can generate displays directly from display lists received from the MIL-STD-1553B bus. Complex formats can be stored in the MFD and displayed using parameters from the data bus. The MFD also accepts direct video input and performs special processing on this input to enhance image quality.<>
Keywords :
VLSI; aerospace instrumentation; computer graphics; computer interfaces; computerised picture processing; flat panel displays; liquid crystal displays; military systems; standards; 2D images; 3D images; MIL-STD-1553B data bus; avionics; computer graphics; custom VLSI components; flat panel multifunction display; high-speed updates; image quality; liquid crystal display; military systems; reliability; size; space applications; video processing; Aerospace electronics; Flat panel displays; Graphics; Image converters; Image quality; Liquid crystal displays; Space technology; Three dimensional displays; Two dimensional displays; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
