The MIDS-Main Terminal Interface Controller (MIC) is a 19-inch rack mountable stand-alone Ethernet 10/100M TCP/IP interface to the MIL-STD-1553B Platform Type A interface of the MIDS LVT(1) and LVT(2). The MIC has Bus Monitoring (BM) as well as Bus Controlling (BC)capabilities thus facilitating monitoring and active participation on the MIDS-network. By providing the interface from the MIL-STD-1553B bus to Ethernet, the MIC opens up a new range of applications by using COTS-equipment to communicate with MIDS LVT(1) and LVT(2) and distribute the data across (wired/wireless) networks.

The MIDS-Main Terminal Support Port Interface (MSI) is a 19-inch rack mountable stand-alone Ethernet 10/100M interface to the MIDS LVT(1) and LVT(2) “Support Port”. The MSI is designed to facilitate message forwarding from the MIDS-network to applications used distribute this information across (wired/wireless) networks.