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News Release from: TTTech Computertechnik | Subject: C2NF chip IP
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 January 2007
Dreamliner controllers run
Time-Triggered Protocol
Austriamicrosystems has been selected by Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation to supply TTP controllers for use in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Austriamicrosystems has been selected by Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation to supply TTP controllers for use in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner The AS8202NF controller IC forms the core of the TTP-based data communication platform in Hamilton Sundstrand's electric and environmental control systems for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner series
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 29 Jun 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The result is a reduction of the total life cycle cost for Hamilton Sundstrand's Common Electronic Architecture (CEA).
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the second commercial air transport production program within the Hamilton Sundstrand group that applies the AS8202NF controller.
Austriamicrosystems' AS8202NF is the third generation of TTP controllers implementing the C2NF chip IP model licensed from TTTech Group.
The device received automotive qualification from the SAE automotive standard AEC-Q100 in 2003.
AS8202NF is certifiable to highest aerospace criticality levels.
Several aerospace companies performed substantial aerospace environmental tests in systems using this TTP controller.
First flights of safety-critical systems, based on the AS8202NF, were performed in 2004.
AS8202NF has been selected for aerospace applications, including distributed control systems in several electric aircraft, and modular engine control systems (FADEC) in other aircraft.
Austriamicrosystems' experience in high volume mass production of advanced semiconductor components guaranties high reliability and quality of the delivered AS8202NF over the lifecycle of aircraft programmes.
Austriamicrosystems has a successful track record of providing stable and proven semiconductors using the mature TTP technology for most demanding aerospace industry needs.
Austriamicrosystems and TTTech have designed and manufactured TTP controllers since 1998, with AS8202NF representing the third TTP controller generation.
This work has resulted in the foundation of the TTA-Group, which promotes open use of this technology in several industries.
"Austriamicrosystems is committed to long-term supply of TTP controllers for applications ranging from railway to aerospace industry", said Bernhard Czar, Director Marketing Automotive at Austriamicrosystems.
"Time-Triggered Architecture's substantial customer value, combined with Austriamicrosystems' expertise in high performance analogue semiconductors, provide a considerable competitive advantage for our customers".
"The TTP protocol provides Hamilton Sundstrand flexibility in designing distributed electronic systems".
"Because of TTP's modularity, we can more effectively integrate our systems, improve tolerance to system upgrades, and better manage obsolescence", said Luiz Andrade, Chief Engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand Electric Systems.
"Boeing always seeks suppliers who provide the highest quality at the best value".
"We are delighted that a high-tech Austrian supplier like Austriamicrosystems is contributing to the Boeing 787's advanced capabilities", commented Michael Tull, Director of Communications at Boeing International and Sales Communications Europe.
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