Question

What type of avionic architecture consist of a number of an interconnected but functionally independent subsystem with some degree of central computer of overall operating modes.

(a) IMA architecture

(b) Federated architecture

(c) Disjoint architecture

(d) Distributed architecture

I had been asked this question in examination.

The doubt is from Data Bus Systems topic in portion Avionics System Integration of Avionics

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Federated architecture

The explanation: Federated architectures essentially consist of a number of interconnected but functionally independent sub-systems with some degree of central computer control of overall operating modes. System is loosely coupled and are connected via a time shared multiplex highway.