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12th Annual Workshop on High Performance Embedded Computing MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Remapping of a Reconfigurable Generic Search DSP (RGSD) and a Generic Air Track Processor (GATP) to Multicore Technology with Linux SMP. Robert G. Hamilton / CSP Inc. Bernard Pelon / CSP Inc. Steve F. Shank / Lockheed Martin MS2 John Johansson / Lockheed Martin MS2

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12th Annual Workshop on High Performance Embedded Computing MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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  1. Remapping of a Reconfigurable Generic Search DSP (RGSD) and a Generic Air Track Processor (GATP) to Multicore Technology with Linux SMP Robert G. Hamilton / CSP Inc. Bernard Pelon / CSP Inc. Steve F. Shank / Lockheed Martin MS2 John Johansson / Lockheed Martin MS2 Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin MS2 Leon M. Trevito / Lockheed Martin MS2 12th Annual Workshop on High Performance Embedded Computing MIT Lincoln Laboratory 23 - 25 Sept 2008 UNCLASSIFIED

  2. Project Overview • Objectives: • - Conduct feasibility study of Linux-based Multicore embedded processing as a replacement for previous generation single core VxWorks-based processors • - Leverage existing software on Multicore processors with MPI and VSIPL standards • - Validate key benefits of Multicore processing: Code reuse, reduced development efforts, and rapid technology insertion into a variety of live radar applications • Team: • - Lockheed Martin – Radar Design Agent and System Integrator • - CSP Inc. - COTS Hardware supplier and Development Partner Responsibilities: Lockheed Martin - Develop the hardware / software architecture - Define target radar characteristics and provide specifications, Matlab models and interface requirements - Conduct integration and test activities CSP Inc. - Provide equipment and development environment training - Provide hardware and software development environment - Provide development support UNCLASSIFIED

  3. Existing RGSD/GATP System Configuration (Single Core) Myrinet-2000 2K SAN RS422 Ribbon 10/100 Ethernet RS422 Search (RGSD) Track (GATP) 4 SBCs (2814) Modules 2 Dual PPCs (2923) Modules 6 Quad PPC (2841) Modules 12 Modules 3 Module Types 21 Slot Chassis Solaris Workstation (Sun Ultra10) Windows 2000 Workstation 10/100 Ethernet Switch Legend Hybricon 21-slot VME64 Chassis LAN/SAN Switch BOS BOS P0 P0 P0 P0 P0 P0 P0 P0 Adapter Box From/To Track and WCP From Search To WCC Display Adapter Box 2923 Dual I/O Bridge w/ Ingress RIC PMC 2814 I/O Bridge w/ Egress RIC PMC and Myrinet 2k SAN/PMC (64/33) 2814 I/O Bridge w/ Technobox Digital I/O PMC and Myrinet 2k SAN/PMC Dual PPC Dual PPC Quad PPC Quad PPC Quad PPC Quad PPC Quad PPC Quad PPC 2814 I/O Bridge w/ Ingress RIC PMC and Myrinet 2K SAN/PMC (64/33) SBC SBC SBC unused unused unused unused unused unused unused unused unused unused 2841 2841 2841 2841 2841 2923 2814 2841 2923 2814 2814 UNCLASSIFIED

  4. Proposed RGSD/GATP System Configuration (Multi-core) Legend Myri-10G RS422 Ribbon 10/100 Ethernet RS422 Search (RGSD) Track (GATP) Unused 6 Dual PPC (3120D) Modules 6 Modules 1 Module Type 8 Slot Chassis Solaris Workstation Windows Workstation 10/100 Ethernet Switch LAN/SAN Switch 8-slot Chassis StarGate Dual PPC Module with RIC PMCs StarGate Dual PPC Module with RIC PMC StarGate Dual PPC Module with RIC PMC StarGate Dual PPC Module VXS-M16 Switch VXS Switch Dual PPC Dual PPC Dual PPC Dual PPC Dual PPC Dual PPC unused StarGate Dual PPC Module with Technobox Digital I/O PMC Adapter Box From Search To WCC Display From/To Track and WCP Adapter Box UNCLASSIFIED

  5. Project Summary • Preliminary study validated benefits of Linux-based Multicore architecture • Single processor module type and reduced module count • Reduced platform footprint with smaller chassis • Easier to maintain • Reduced cost for acquisition/life cycle and development efforts • Cost savings of 38% • RGSD & GATP will be leveraged for future radar programs • Addresses high production cost of current systems by replacing legacy equipment with single module type and small chassis • MPI- and VSIPL-based OA design provides the ability to easily enhance or modify system operation without the need for major redesigns • Scalable and reusable signal processing code applicable to a wide variety of applications Cost Effective Use of OA Standards for Real Time Radar Applications UNCLASSIFIED

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