3D-printed F-14 Tomcat uses an FPGA recreation of the ‘world’s first microprocessor' — CADC’s MP944 chip controls the fighter’s swing-wing system, among other things

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Jul 26, 2026, 8:05 am180 ptsTrendingTop
FPGA and embedded systems expert Alan Taylor has recreated the U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat’s Central Air Data Computer (CADC) in an FPGA. The CADC is famous for being the brains behind the F14’s advanced fighter capabilities including the control of the aircraft’s signature articulated sweep-wing system.…

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