Abstract
Modern radar equipment relies increasingly on data processing and statistical probability when presenting target information. This equipment must be reliable, with rapid check out and servicing capability. Microelectronics can be exploited to give this capability, especially when small size and low weight are also prime requirements. The paper compares the cost and estimated M.T.B.F. of an equipment using: 1. (a) Conventional components with soldered connexions, plugs and sockets. 2. (b) Conventional components, welded joints, no plugs or sockets. 3. (c) Microelectronic circuits, welded joints, plugs and sockets. The expected trends of cost and reliability are discussed. For a complete military equipment, microelectronics offers comparable reliability at lower cost after mid-1964. The unsatisfactory although rapidly improving situation of procurement of suitable United Kingdom microelectronic devices is discussed. Finally, the paper gives a brief description of a small data processor and compares cost, power consumption and reliability of a conventional production model with an integrated network prototype.
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