Flexible Format Generator Design Techniques

Abstract

A Flexible Format Generator is described for use in a Manned Spacecraft Data Management System. The design uses a memory for storing and controlling a wide variety of sampling formats. Design techniques and their benefits are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed upon functional organization. Techniques are described for combining truncated relative addresses with Mode Codes and Programming Instructions. Software counters are stressed and close attention is given to Power Strobing. These techniques should find application in a wide variety of data management systems.