This paper begins by reviewing the essential features of data bus concepts and continues by describing the key features of the most commonly used data buses on aircraft today. The following data buses are covered: ARINC 429; ARINC 629; MIL-STD-1553B; MIL-STD-1773; and STANAG 3910. The paper is intended to refresh and update those engineers not dealing with data buses, or the associated technology on a day-to-day basis.
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