IMA or integrated modular avionics is one of the four new avionics ATA for modern aircaft. IMA or integrated modular avionics is under the ATA 42, used by A380 and later aircraft.
AFDX is the data communication network utilized in the IMA system. Of course, there are other data network, such as ARINCS 429, 629 utilised in the IMA system, but AFDX was specifically designed to meet the IMA requirement. The AFDX is specified in the ARINC 664 part 7.
To assist in learning about AFDX, I include some links.
a. PDF powerpoint... at http://www.afdx.com/pdf/AFDX_Training_October_2010_Full.pdf
b. Youtube Video ///
AFDX is the data communication network utilized in the IMA system. Of course, there are other data network, such as ARINCS 429, 629 utilised in the IMA system, but AFDX was specifically designed to meet the IMA requirement. The AFDX is specified in the ARINC 664 part 7.
To assist in learning about AFDX, I include some links.
a. PDF powerpoint... at http://www.afdx.com/pdf/AFDX_Training_October_2010_Full.pdf
b. Youtube Video ///
