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A E R O S P A C E
Unified AlliedSignal IMA approach
• Necessity for SBUs/SBEs to have IMA:
� response to RFIs
� competitive reasons
• Single concept for multiple SBUs/SBEs:
� IHAS approach with Application Specific I/O Modules
� single-company & generic solution towards Customer
• Reduced NRE across applications:
� re-use of backplane, modules, circuit design, O/S, BIT, V&V, etc.
� fewer specific test equipment
� sharing / pooling of resources from various SBUs/SBEs
• Reduced RE:
� economies of scale for “generic” modules and backplane
� fewer partnumbers (documentation, spares, test equipm., etc.)
� interchangeability of modules across applications
• Enhanced functionality, safety, and utility:
� e.g., integration of information (e.g., IHAS “smart alerting”)
- benefits to Customer and to AlliedSignal -
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