This document establishes test plans/procedures for the AS5643/1 Slash Sheet. The AS5643/1 Slash Sheet establishes guidelines for the use of IEEE-1394b as a data bus network in military and aerospace vehicles. It encompasses the data bus cable and its interface electronics for a system utilizing S400 over copper medium over extended lengths.

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to establish test plans/procedures for the AS5643/1 Slash Sheet.

This document is controlled and maintained by the SAE with technical support from subsystem vendors.

Application

The information herein may be used to assist the test of the subsystems that interface via the vehicle's network.

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