ARINC 818 Resources
Find a full list of ARINC 818 resources and white papers below. Feel free to visit our ARINC 818 Academy if you need more information.
White papers
Standardizing Video-Based Avionics & Mission Systems around the ARINC 818-3 Video Bus
Tim Keller
Modern aircraft rely more and more on a variety of optical and infrared of sensors that are used for avionics (navigation, landing assistance (EVS)) and missions (target tracking, aircraft protection (counter measures), and ISR). Video-based avionics and mission systems employ different video protocols and buses: including both digital-SDI, SMPTE 292, HDMI, Display Port, Ethernet (AFDX, TSN, TTE), ARINC 818 and analog (RGB, RS-170, CVBS). The latest generation of cockpit and mission displays (HUDs, HDDs, HMDs) all utilize ARINC 818-3 as the video protocol of choice due to some specific technical features that are only present in ARINC 818-3. With such a variety of options of video buses and protocols available, how would a system designer decide which protocol(s) to use and how to best integrate them into a low-latency, high-resolution system?
What’s New in ARINC 818 Supplement 2
Paul Grunwald
ARINC 818 is a great example of how a well-defined standard, written in a collaborative industry partnership, can foster interoperability and best practices. Updates to a specification to add new features and capability keep the standards and implementations fresh, insuring that industry needs are being met. The ARINC 818-2 standardization process brings the participants, thought leaders, and customers all together cooperatively so that the ARINC 818 ecosystem remains healthy and vibrant.
Why ARINC 818?
Paul Grunwald
ARINC 818 standardizes the Avionics Digital Video Bus (ADVB). It is a protocol for low latency, high bandwidth, digital video transmission in both commercial and military applications. This white paper will discuss the history, background, and provide information on competing technologies.
ARINC 818 Avionics Digital Video Bus: The new protocol standard for high performance video systems
Tim Keller
As ARINC 818 is adopted, graphics and system designers need to understand the protocol, implementation issues, and available development tools.
Analog Video to ARINC 818
Tim Keller
Many aircrafts still use analog video, such as RS-170, RS-343, or STANAG 3350. The cost to certify and retrofit an entire aircraft fleet may be prohibitive. A partial upgrade program where analog cameras remain in use but data is converted and processed digitally can be an attractive option. This paper describes Great River Technology’s experience in converting multiple channels of RS-170 and multiplexing them through a concentrator to put them onto a single fiber or cable. The paper will also discuss alternative architectures and how ARINC 818 can be utilized with legacy systems.
Tools
ARINC 818 Template for System Interoperability
Great River Technology
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