An innovative NSA authorized design for a Micro IFF Transponder
Navy SBIR FY2014.2
Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2014.2 |
Topic No.: |
N142-102 |
Topic Title: |
An innovative NSA authorized design for a Micro IFF Transponder |
Proposal No.: |
N142-102-0619 |
Firm: |
Intelligent Automation, Inc. 15400 Calhoun Drive
Suite 400
Rockville, Maryland 20855-2737 |
Contact: |
Eric Jensen |
Phone: |
(301) 294-5259 |
Web Site: |
www.i-a-i.com |
Abstract: |
Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) proposes the design of a miniature IFF Transponder capable of receiving the interrogations as required (Mode 1, 2, 3/A, C, S, 4, 5) providing the related replies, and managing the ADS-B In (ADS-B, TIS-B and FIS-B messages) and ADS-B Out messages complying with the RTCA DO-160B and DOD AIMS 03-1000B standards, within a 3.5 cubic inches of volume. The main challenge of the Phase-I effort will be to prove the feasibility of designing a miniaturized crypto module that would fit with the target SWaP requirements. In order to meet these stringent requirements, IAI proposes to use the latest generation of System-on-Chip (SoC) approaches to implement single-chip crypto system architecture. Highly integrated transceiver circuits, pulse-biased amplification schemes and SoC based power management will reduce not only IFF Transponder form-factor, but also provide improved efficiency and greatly reduced quiescent device heat dissipation. This makes our solution ideal for battery powered UAV applications. |
Benefits: |
The proposed miniature transponder can also be used in commercial piloted and future UAV operations. Commercial applications include:
Multi-Protocol Communications Transceivers
Miniature encryption devices
Synchronized multi-channel receivers for cell-phone or asset tracking
Arbitrary waveform generators. |
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