MIL-STD-1553 Avionics Interface Cards - Alta Data Technologies
PMC-1553

PMC-1553

MIL-STD-1553 PMC/XMC Interface Cards
The PMC-1553 Interface Card and AltaAPI Represent the Latest MIL-STD-1553 32-bit FPGA Protocol Engine Technology with Multi-Layer Software. Our Card and Software Packages are Designed for Fast, Portable Integrations. The PMC-1553 is the Only Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Card that Passes and Executes the SAE AS4111/4112 Protocol Tests.

Key Features

  • 1-4 Independent, Dual Redundant Channels with PMC-1553
  • Commercial, Extended Temp/Rugged/Conduction Cooled
  • 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
  • 1-4 Independent, Dual Redundant Channels with PMC-1553
  • Commercial, Extended Temp/Rugged/Conduction Cooled
  • 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
  • Contact Factory for Latest VxWorks/RTOS
  • Avionics and RS-485 Discretes
  • 3.3 or 5 Volt PCI Signaling - PCI-X Compatible

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

Title Size Type
Manual - MIL HDBK 1553A Notice II 6 MB PDF
Pinout - SCSI 1553 Connector and Cable Assembly 260 KB PDF
Data Sheet - PMC-1553 Data Sheet 155 KB PDF
Manual - MIL-STD-1553B Notices 422 KB PDF
Tutorial - MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial and Reference 2 MB PDF
Data Sheet - PMC-MA4 Data Sheet 173 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’ PMC interface module is a multi-channel (1-4) 1553 cards supported by the latest software technologies. Te PMC-1553  card is 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 PMC-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 certified ISO-9001 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. We are committed to a risk free integration and will be glad to help with any level of your system development.

Part NumberDescription
-EExtended Temp (-40 to 85 Indust Components)
-CConduction Cooled/Conformal Coated/Extended Temp/Rear IO
-RRugged, Extended Temp (-40 to 85 Indust Components), Rear Panel I/O (P4)
-FConformal Coating
-DDirect Coupling (Price Per Channel)
-AAltaView SW Full Functionality Enabled
-BRT Validation SW Enabled (Two Channel , Full Function, Var Volt PCI Required)
PMC-1553-1D-TPMC Interface with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
PMC-1553-1F-TPMC Interface with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
PMC-1553-2D-TPMC Interface with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
PMC-1553-2F-TPMC Interface with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
PMC-1553-3D-TPMC Interface with Three Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
PMC-1553-3F-TPMC Interface with Three Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
PMC-1553-4D-TPMC Interface with Four Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
PMC-1553-4F-TPMC Interface with Four Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software.
Last updated 2011-09-12