MIC
MIDS Interface Controller

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 COTSequipment
to communicate with MIDS LVT(1) and
LVT(2) and distribute the data across (wired/wireless)
networks.

The MIDS-Main Terminal Interface Controller connects
directly to the J3 (databus) connector of the MIDS LVT(1)
and LVT(2). The MIC field of application is to convert from
MIL-STD-1553B Platform Type A to Ethernet TCP/IP. The
MIC can be used to distribute the data across a LAN as well
as a WAN, configurable network settings enable the user to
select the optimal configuration.