DocumentCode
888427
Title
MTEC: A Microprocessor System for Astronomical Telescope and Instrument Control
Author
Ellis, M.J. ; Hovey, G.R. ; Stapinski, T.E.
Volume
15
Issue
1
fYear
1980
fDate
2/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
144
Lastpage
147
Abstract
A flexible and modular control system for astronomical telescopes and their associated observational instruments is implemented using an eight-bit microprocessor, and the various design features of a compact single board computer are discussed. A simple message protocol and system of UART serial links is used to achieve modularity and expandability of such a control system employing a central minicomputer. The single board computer, together with a small number of additional standard boards, is used to replace purpose-designed serializing and interfacing hardware.
Keywords
Computer architecture; Computer interfaces; Instrument control; Microprocessor applications; Centralized control; Computer interfaces; Control systems; Instruments; Microcomputers; Microprocessors; Optical design; Protocols; Standards Board; Telescopes;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9200
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JSSC.1980.1051350
Filename
1051350
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