A networked electronic ordnance system and method for controlling a
variety of pyrotechnic devices at different energy levels include a bus
controller controlling at least one pyrotechnic device operating at a
first energy level and a smart connector adapting at least one
pyrotechnic device operating at a second energy level to control by the
bus controller. The smart connector may also include a plurality of
capacitors for firing the pyrotechnic device(s). In an embodiment, at
least one pyrotechnic device operating at a first energy level and at
least one pyrotechnic device operating at a second level include a logic
device have a unique identifier. The smart connector may also include an
energy reserve capacitor and an emitter follower circuit electrically
connected to a logic device. Additionally, the smart connector may be
connected to an initiator for firing at least one pyrotechnic device at
the second energy level.