FC-3000 Series Triple-Redundant Flight Control Computer (FCC)

1. Basic Overview

• Model Designation: FC-3000 Series (FC-3000A / FC-3000B)
• Type: Triple-reduundant, high-integrity flight control computer
• Application: High-value stealth UAVs, high-speed reconnaissance UAVs, long-endurance strategic UAVs, loyal wingman platforms

2. Architecture & Redundancy

• Redundancy Architecture: Dissimilar triple redundancy (3 independent channels)
• Fault Tolerance:
  • Single-channel fault: full mission capability retained
  • Dual-channel fault: safe return capability guaranteed
• Synchronization: Hardware lock-step + Cross-Channel Data Link (CCDL)
• BIT Coverage: ≥ 98%
• Fault Detection & Switchover Time: < 20 ms
• Development Assurance Level: DAL A (DO-178C / DO-254)

3. Processor & Performance

• FC-3000A: NXP PowerPC QorIQ P3041 / P2020, 600–800 MHz
• FC-3000B: Domestic Loongson 3A / Phytium D2000 quad-core CPU
• Floating-Point Performance: ≥ 8 GFLOPS
• Real-Time Operating System:
  • VxWorks 653 (ARINC653 partitioned OS)
  • Domestic Tianmai-2 / Sylix OS (FC-3000B)

4. Memory

• RAM: 2 GB DDR3 with ECC
• Flash ROM: 1 GB SLC NAND Flash
• NVSRAM: 512 MB (non-volatile, power-loss protected)
• Optional eMMC: Up to 32 GB

5. Interfaces

• ARINC429: 16 channels (Rx/Tx)
• MIL-STD-1553B: 2 channels
• CAN / ARINC825: 4 channels
• RS422 / RS232: 8 channels
• LVDS: 4 high-speed channels
• Analog:
  • 16× AI (16-bit)
  • 8× AO (16-bit)
• Discrete I/O:
  • 32× DI
  • 16× DO
• Optical Fiber: 2× Fiber Channel (1 Gbps)

6. Environmental & Mechanical Specifications

• Operating Temperature: -55 °C ~ +85 °C
• Storage Temperature: -65 °C ~ +125 °C
• Vibration: 15 g @ 10–2000 Hz
• Shock: 50 g @ 11 ms
• EMC Standard: MIL-STD-461F / GJB151B
• Ingress Protection: IP65 (sealed)
• Input Power: 18–32 VDC (nominal 28 VDC)
• Power Consumption: ≤ 35 W
• Dimensions: 240 mm × 180 mm × 120 mm (L×W×H)
• Weight: ≤ 3.8 kg

7. Reliability & Lifetime

• MTBF: ≥ 15,000 hours (GJB899)
• MTTR: < 30 minutes
• Design Lifetime: 10 years / 10,000 flight hours

8. Typical Platforms

• Next-generation stealth loyal wingman UAVs
• Strategic reconnaissance & electronic warfare UAVs