Technology development in photonics is rapidly progressing. The concept of a Unified Network will provide re-configurable network access to platform sensors, Vehicle Management Systems, Stores and avionics. The re-configurable taps into the network will accommodate present interface standards and provide scaleability for the insertion of future interfaces.Significant to this development is the design and test of the Optical Backplane Interconnect System (OBIS) funded by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and developed by Lockheed Martin Tactical Defense Systems -Eagan (LMTDSEagan). OBIS results in the merging of the electrical backplane and the optical backplane, with interconnect fabric and card edge connectors fmally providing adequate electrical and optical card access. Presently OBIS will support 1 .2 Gb/s per fiber over multiples of 12 fibers per ribbon cable.
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