Chapter 8 - Section 1: Introduction

Question 1

What was the advantage of federated systems?

Answer 1

Having an inbuilt separation of functions

Question 2

What are the many disadvantages of federated systems?

Answer 2

• Increased power and weight consumption
• Each unit requires its own cooling and dedicated power supplies
• Each LRU only has one function
• Lack of technology re-use
• Mods or upgrades are costly or impossible
• LRUs are not interchangeable, so more spares have to be kept in stock