1. Miniature Automation Controller Advantages and Key Features
Market Need
Advantages and Key Features
Currently available automation controllers cost thousands of dollars and require modifications
The MAC can be fabricated with less than $100 in parts
Using the standard GUI, the transmit interval can be set, the device run for extended periods of time, and/or a specific number of transmit attempts can be made
Can also be used with MATLAB and LabVIEW VI’s
The MAC sample rate is 10ms, but receiver response signals between 50ns and 10ms are captured
Automated testing is severely behind the curve within certain disciplines of EW testing
Test devices were never intended to be automated
The MAC brings automation capabilities to these disciplines
Technology Overview
Miniature Automation Controller
Designed specifically to work with commercial radio frequency devices that are not designed to interface with a computer
Provides a bridge to control a device (such as hand held radios, key fobs, etc) that was never intended to be computer controlled
User Interface
The MAC
Next Steps
US Patent Application No. 14/484,608
US Patent No. 9,874,858
Issued January 2018
D. Emerson
Technology Readiness Level: Prototyped
Available for licensing
Collaboration and partnership options available with NSWC Crane
Jenna Dix
ORTA/T2 Manager
Annie Bullock
T2 Program Support
DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for Public Release; Distribution is unlimited.