The Electro-Explosive Device (EED) Controller is suitable for use on Aerial
Targets and UAVs to enable the orderly deployment of the parachutes in order to
safely recover the vehicle. The unit provides timing circuits for recovery
system arming, the main parachute deployment delay, and automatic and
commanded recovery sequences. It controls power to the explosive
cartridges used to deploy and release the parachute and tow target systems and
deactivation of power to the avionics suite. The EED utilizes the latest modern
devices and circuitry to provide a reliable product with an extremely long operating life.
The EED receives drogue deploy from the PMU, as well as loss of command present signals and emergency parachute activations from IFC.