The implementation of intelligent propulsion concepts for the next generation of advanced propulsion systems requires development of advanced enabling technologies such as smart sensors, which are capable of intelligently using all of the available sensors for the synthesis of robust control… More

The continuing demand for improving the capabilities of Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) systems while reducing their size, weight and cooling requirements has led to investigations of alternate architectures and electronic devices for the next generation of advanced propulsion systems.… More

The Intelligent Sensor Node (ISN) Phase I program successfully demonstrated the feasibility of implementing a high temperature capable, reconfigurable node that can interface with most types of control sensors found in today's propulsion control systems. The proposed Phase II program is aimed at… More

ABSTRACT: The proposed single chip SOC ASIC device integrates many diverse and improved functions required for interfacing with most types of FADEC Control sensors and actuators. The SOC is a scalable, flexible and affordable solution that can be used to build Smart Nodes, Data Concentrators as… More