MIL-STD-1553 Avionics Interface Cards - Alta Data Technologies
PCCD-1553-and-ECD54-1553

PCCD-1553 and ECD54-1553

MIL-STD-1553 PCMCIA/PCCARD & PCI ExpressCard 54mm Cards
The PCCD-1553 & ECD54-1553 Interface Cards and AltaAPI Support Software Represent the Latest MIL-STD-1553 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology. The PCCD-1553 is a standard type II PCMCIA/PCCARD and the ECD54-1553 is a standard 54mm PCI ExpressCard. The PCCD/ECD54-1553 Passes SAE AS4111/4112 Protocol Tests and is the Only Commercial Off the Shelf Card That Supports for Full Protocol Testing AND Signal Capture as Standard Product.

Key Features

  • 1 or 2 Independent, Dual Redundant Channels
  • Commercial and Extended Temp Models
  • Rugged, Thumb-Screw Locking Connector Standard
  • **Signal Capture on First Channel - Standard**
  • 1553B, 1553A, 1760, Link-16, SADL Compatible
  • One MByte, 32-bit High Speed QDR RAM per Channel
  • 1 or 2 Independent, Dual Redundant Channels
  • Commercial and Extended Temp Models
  • Rugged, Thumb-Screw Locking Connector Standard
  • **Signal Capture on First Channel - Standard**
  • 1553B, 1553A, 1760, Link-16, SADL Compatible
  • One MByte, 32-bit High Speed QDR RAM per Channel
  • Dual Function Model: BC/Mon or mRT(1-32)/Mon
  • Full Function Model: BC/Mon and mRT(1-32)/ Mon
  • Advanced BC Framing/SubFraming/Aperiodic
  • Start-up, Loop-Back, User and Periodic BIT
  • Dual Temperature Sensors
  • Full TX Loop-Back Verification for BC and RT
  • Digital Signal Generator - Bi-Phase Testing
  • Full Error Injection Capability
  • Full RT Protocol Validation Support
  • Advanced AltaAPI and AltaView Analyzer GUI
  • Avionics and RS-485 Discretes

Here you can find documentation pertaining to the PCCD-1553-and-ECD54-1553. For additional documentation and software, please visit our secure download area.

Title Size Type
Manual - MIL HDBK 1553A Notice II 6 MB PDF
Data Sheet - PCCD-1553 Data Sheet 153 KB PDF
Manual - MIL-STD-1553B Notices 422 KB PDF
Tutorial - MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial and Reference 2 MB PDF
Data Sheet - ECD54-1553 Data Sheet 152 KB PDF

AltaAPI
Alta’s 1553 and ARINC cards include the most advanced Application Programming Interface (API) library tools in the avionics industry, AltaAPI.

AltaView Bus Analyzer
Alta’s avionics analyzer product, AltaView, provides the most modern technologies for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429 network activity and data analysis.

AltaRTVal
AltaRTVal provides the most advanced MIL-STD-1553 COTS validation tool in the industry.

BusCab-180-001
180 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusCab-36-001
36 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusCab-600-001
600 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusCab-72-001
72 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusCoupler-1-001
Single Stub Bus Coupler
BusCoupler-2-001
Dual Stub Bus Coupler
BusCoupler-4-001
Quad Stub Bus Coupler
BusKit-1B2T-001
2 x Single Stub Couplers 2 x 78 Ohm Terminators with 3-Slot Male Connectors 3 x 15ft Lab Grade Cables with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusKit-1B4T-001
2 x Dual Stub Couplers 2 x 78 Ohm Terminators with 3-Slot Male Connectors 5 x 15ft Lab Grade Cables with 3-Slot Male Connectors
RFCap-001
RF Dust Cap (for Couplers) with 3-Slot Male Connector
Term-001
78 Bus Terminator with 3-Slot Male Connector

Alta Data Technologies’ PCCD-1553 & ECD54-1553 interface modules are a multi-channel (1-2) 1553 card supported by the latest software technologies. The cards are based on the industry’s most advanced 32-bit 1553 FPGA protocol engine, AltaCore™, and by a feature-rich application programming interface, AltaAPI™, which is a multi-layer ANSI C and Windows .NET 2.0 (MSVS 2005 C++, C#, VB .NET) architecture. This hardware and software package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time.

The PCCD/ECD54-1553’s BC capability, including variable message framing/subframing with transmission scheduling provides the most advanced BC control operations. RT, Monitor, Playback and Signal Generator functions also include industry leading functions to meet the most demanding requirements.

AltaCore is guaranteed 1553B Notice II & IV compliant and all cards are manufactured to the highest IPC-Level 3 standards and ISO 9001: 2008 processes. Cards are available in dual-function (BC/Mon or multi-RT/Monitor) or full-function (BC, mRT and Mon) configurations. Playback and Signal Generation are part of BC operations and Waveform Capture is for Monitor only operation. We are committed to a risk free integration and will be glad to help with any level of your system development.

Part NumberDescription
PCCD-1553-2DPC Card/PCMCIA Interface with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
PCCD-1553-1FPC Card/PCMCIA Interface with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
PCCD-1553-2FPC Card/PCMCIA Interface with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
-EExtended Temp (-40 to 85 Indust Components)
-AAltaView SW Full Functionality Enabled
-BRT Validation SW Enabled (Two Channel , Full Function, Var Volt PCI Required)
PCCD-1553-1DPC Card/PCMCIA Interface with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
ECD54-1553-1DPCI ExpressCard 54mm Interface with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
ECD54-1553-2DPCI ExpressCard 54mm Interface with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
ECD54-1553-2FPCI ExpressCard 54mm Interface with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
ECD54-1553-1FPCI ExpressCard 54mm Interface with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
Last updated 2011-09-12