Application Specific Integrated Circuit for Avionic Component Health Monitoring

Management Sciences is widely recognized for its passive instrumentation module that runs Bayesian algorithms which monitor signatures to assess the health and remaining life of electronic and mechanical components. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NM Tech) is our research partner. Our approach is to translate a current microelectronic module into an 1-in x 1-in application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that operates using very low continuous power consumption in both sleep and active modes. The ASIC will derive power supplied by the host printed circuit board (PCB) and from a battery when host PCB power is unavailable. The ASIC will be such that it integrates with an existing PCB connector and micro-components that sense stress of PCB components, humidity, temperature, rate of temperature change, and dynamic environment vibration and shock loading. Raytheon Missile Systems will identify systems, subsystems, or components where this technology can be applied. Our Phase 1 work will develop and implement a small scale test to verify and validate the utility of the technology in a system, subsystem, or component. Approved for Public Release 15-MDA-8161 (11 March 15)