ASIC technology and the selection of processors for DoD systems

Abstract

The nature of the problem confronting the armed services in their quest to gain control of the rapidly increasing costs associated with the proliferation of processors in military systems is identified and the cost impact associated with design, development, integration, and support of these processors is described. The two most powerful factors influencing contractor/designers selection of the optimal processors to fulfil their systems requirements are addressed, and the impact of emerging ASIC technology is identified. The system tools which could solve the problem of selection and rapid assessment of the suitability and relative worth of competing processor candidates in meeting mission requirements are described.<>