The data concentrator unit (DCU) was developed under contract for the US Army Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO) as a component of the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) now being integrated in the CH-47F Chinook and UH-60M Blackhawk. The CAAS DCU is a device designed to interface and format discrete, analog and avionics bus data from various aircraft equipment and sensors, transmitting the data over MIL-STD-1553, RS-422 and ARINC-429 digital data busses.
Jim Cocke, senior vice president of Sanmina-SCI’s defense and aerospace systems division, said: We are extremely proud to play a part in our nation’s defense through our association with the US Army and our DCU program. Delivering the 600th DCU marks another key milestone for Sanmina-SCI’s defense and aerospace systems team, and exemplifies our commitment to delivering technical excellence and quality services to our customers.
