FEATURES:
BASICS:
Use the GPCU to implement any conversion between two or more interfaces concurrently. This includes two or more dissimilar interfaces all in real time. Portions of data from one interface can be combined with data from other interfaces and the resultant can be transmitted to one of more interfaces. All in real time. Most requirements involve point-to-point conversions involving two interfaces (ie 429 to RS-422) but the GPCU is unique offering unmatched flexibility and power to implement “simple” conversions and well as complex conversions – all in a single unit.
FIRMWARE:
There are three options regarding firmware:
Option 1:
Kimdu will program the GPCU based on a customer-supplied specification document. Approximately 90% of our customers select this option. After supplying the programmed GPCU, changes can be easily implemented and tested by Kimdu and a new firmware version is sent to the customer to load using a free Loader software utility.
Option 2:
Kimdu offers a development platform which includes a mechanically modified GPCU with the J1 and J2 MIL-38999 connectors brought out to the front panel. JTAG connection and specific I/O is also accessed from the front panel. Source code examples are supplied for the specific interfaces used. In addition, Kimdu’s support team is around to help.
Option 3:
Kimdu has several canned firmware implementations available. These include ARINC-429 to Serial, ARINC-429 to Ethernet, CAN to Ethernet, 1553 Monitor to Ethernet. Contact Sales for information about other available implementations.
CYBERSECURITY:
The GPCU code is written in ‘Bare-Metal’, coded in ‘C’. No operating system is used and no operation system is installed. No wireless interfaces are installed in the GPCU.
