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Description / Abstract:
This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) establishes the specification
for TTP communication protocol functionality as a core networking
component for design of synchronous, time-triggered distributed
real-time communication networks.
This document is referred to as the "base" specification,
containing the generic specification of TTP communication protocol
functionality, and frame formats, communication services and
protocol state machines with transitions, TTP node operation, TTP
network operation, distributed clock synchronization and error
detection on the network layer.
The details described in this standard enable interoperable TTP
controller implementations.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to standardize mechanisms and
operation of the TTP protocol for safety-critical and
mission-critical applications. The information herein will be used
to assist in the design, fabrication, system integration, and
obsolescence management of TTP-based systems.
This document is controlled and maintained by the SAE AS-2
committee with technical support from TTA-Group members and TTP
users.
Application
TTP is well-suited for the design of deterministic system
architectures with hard real-time behavior in safety and
missioncritical applications. The application of TTP as a fieldbus
is viable for fault-tolerant distributed systems, deterministic
networks, and distributed control system platforms (e.g., flight
controls, by-wire steering, environmental controls, smart
sensor/actuator networks, distributed power generation, or landing
gear). TTP supports design of time-triggered architectures and
reusable generic platforms compliant with RTCA DO-297. TTP can also
be used for backplane communication and design of modular aerospace
system controls.
Interpretation
The following interpretations shall be placed upon these words,
unless stated otherwise, where they are used in this document.
May: An allowed action.
Shall: A mandatory requirement.
Should: A recommended action.
Will: A declaration of intent.