|
|
|
|
| INTRODUCTION |
 |
History |
 |
Utilization domain |
 |
Objectives of this bus |
 |
Protocol overview |
 |
The 3 node types: BC, RT and BM |
 |
Multiplex selection criteria |
| PHYSICAL LAYER |
 |
Introduction to differential transmission |
 |
1553B transmission medium |
 |
Stubbing |
 |
Connecting a terminal to a backbone, long stub |
 |
Connection a terminal to a backbone, short stub |
 |
Multi-stub couplers |
 |
Terminal electrical characteristics |
| LINK LAYER |
 |
Terminal operation |
 |
Manchester bi-phase coding scheme |
 |
Word formats, SYNC pattern |
 |
Word validation |
 |
Command word detail |
 |
Data word detail |
 |
Status word detail, studying various sequences in order to explain Status flags |
 |
Terminal architecture, word controller, message controller, frame controller |
| MESSAGE FORMATS |
 |
Remote Terminal operation, assigning an address |
 |
The 10 message types |
 |
Point-to-point messages |
 |
Broadcast messages |
 |
Studying various sequences explaining the way of transferring data from terminal to terminal |
 |
Message timings, taking into account the round-trip delay |
 |
Illegal commands vs invalid commands |
| MODE CODES |
 |
Management messages |
 |
Command format, subaddress specific usage |
 |
Mode codes supporting data |
 |
Dynamic bus control |
 |
Synchronize commands, usage to implement a heardbeat |
 |
Transmit Status word and Transmit Last command use cases |
 |
Interface with self tests in both RT and subsystems |
 |
Transmitter shutdown commands used in redundant systems |
| SYSTEM ISSUES |
 |
Using subaddress |
 |
Double buffering |
 |
Framing in the BC to support both periodic transfers and asynchronous transfers |
| REDUNDANT DATA BUS REQUIREMENTS |
 |
Electrical isolation |
 |
Dual standby redundant data bus operation |
 |
Superseding commands |
 |
High reliability requirements |
| TESTING |
 |
Test plans described in 1553A handbook |
 |
Using an analyzer to capture traffic |
 |
Generating traffic to check how the system react in case of errors |
 |
Data wrap around mechanism, remote loopback test |