Title :
GEM-contemporary system support solutions
Author :
Hanson, H. ; Christensen, John ; Crabbe, Jim ; Angle, Rod ; Schlier, Allan ; Peters, Lloyd
Author_Institution :
RDTE Div., NCCOSC, San Diego, CA, USA
Abstract :
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) face an increasingly difficult time supporting fielded systems due to a variety of factors. The generalized emulation microcircuit (GEM) program applies modern technology to provide an economical, rapid alternative to traditional redesign approaches. GEM provides form, fit, and function (FFF) replacement devices for unavailable microcircuits. GEM employs a modern BiCMOS gate array technology to produce these nonavailable devices. The GEM program utilizes specially designed gate arrays covering the range of specification requirements of the original device families. GEM parts are fabricated using modern, industry standard fabrication equipment employing statistical process control methods. The GEM design system employs commercial computer aided design, simulation, and verification tools in all phases of design
Keywords :
BiCMOS integrated circuits; circuit CAD; logic arrays; military equipment; BiCMOS gate array technology; CAD; GEM; gate arrays; generalized emulation microcircuit program; simulation; verification tools; BiCMOS integrated circuits; Design methodology; Electrical equipment industry; Emulation; Fabrication; Field-flow fractionation; Industrial control; Manufacturing; Process control; Textile industry;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1994. NAECON 1994., Proceedings of the IEEE 1994 National
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1893-5
DOI :
10.1109/NAECON.1994.332911
