MIL-STD-1553 & ARINC Multi-Protocol Cards - Alta Data Technologies
PMC-MA4

PMC-MA4

MIL-STD-1553 & ARINC PMC Interface Card. Supports SBCs, PCI, PCI Express and cPCI/PXI Backplanes.
Alta Data Technologies’ PMC-MA4 interface module is a multi-channel, multi-protocol 1553 and ARINC PMC card supported by the latest software technologies. This hardware and software package provides increased system performance and reduces integration time. The First Card in the Industry to Offer Advanced Test Functions of Signal Generation and A/D Signal Capture. This card is also offered for PCI, PCI Express and cPCI/PXI Systems.

Key Features

  • 1-5 Dual Redundant 1553/1553B Channels
  • 8 ARINC Channels: 4 Shared RX/TX & 4 RX
  • Ideal for Advanced Test or Embedded Applications
  • Commercial, Extended Temp/Rugged/Conduction Cooled
  • **Signal Capture on First Channels - Standard**
  • 512 KByte, 32-bit RAM per 1553/ARINC Device
  • 1-5 Dual Redundant 1553/1553B Channels
  • 8 ARINC Channels: 4 Shared RX/TX & 4 RX
  • Ideal for Advanced Test or Embedded Applications
  • Commercial, Extended Temp/Rugged/Conduction Cooled
  • **Signal Capture on First Channels - Standard**
  • 512 KByte, 32-bit RAM per 1553/ARINC Device
  • Up to 2 ARINC 717 RX and TX Channels
  • Avionics and RS-485 Discretes
  • Full 1553 and ARINC Controls Like Other Alta Cards.
  • Dual and Full Function 1553 Channels.
  • Programmable ARINC Bit Rate (500-200K), Bit Encoding, Bits Per Word, Start/Stop and Parity
  • Encode/Decode Almost Any ARINC-429 PHY Signal
  • Start-up, Loop-Back, User and Periodic BIT
  • Dual Temperature Sensors
  • Digital Signal Generator - Fully Test Bit Encoding
  • Advanced AltaAPI and AltaView Analyzer GUI
  • 3.3 or 5 Volt PCI Signaling - PCI-X Compatible

Here you can find documentation pertaining to the PMC-MA4. For additional documentation and software, please visit our secure download area.

Title Size Type
Data Sheet - CPCIC-MA4 Data Sheet 179 KB PDF
Data Sheet - PCIEC4L-MA4 Data Sheet 168 KB PDF
Data Sheet - PMC-MA4 Data Sheet 173 KB PDF
Tutorial - MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial and Reference 2 MB PDF
Tutorial - ARINC Tutorial and Reference 215 KB PDF
Data Sheet - PCIC-MA4 Data Sheet 185 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.

Alta Data Technologies’ PMC-MA4 interface module is a multi-channel, multi-protocol 1553 and ARINC PMC card supported by the latest software technologies. The PMC card are based on the industry’s most advanced 32-bit 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-MA4’s BC capability includes variable message/label framing/subframing with transmission scheduling provides the most advanced control operations. ARINC TX has complete frequency control per channel. RT and ARINC RX, Monitor, Playback and Signal Generator functions also include industry leading functions to meet the most demanding requirements.

AltaCore is guaranteed 1553B Notice II & IV and ARINC compliant and all cards are manufactured to the highest IPC-Level 3 standards and certified ISO 9001:2008 processes. Playback and Signal Generation are part of BC-TX 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-MA4-1D8-TPMC Interface with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
PMC-MA4-1F8-TPMC Interface with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
PMC-MA4-2D8-TPMC Interface with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
PMC-MA4-2F8-TPMC Interface with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
PMC-MA4-3D8-TPMC Interface with Three Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
PMC-MA4-3F8-TPMC Interface with Three Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
PMC-MA4-4D8-TPMC Interface with Four Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
PMC-MA4-4F8-TPMC Interface with Four Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
PMC-MA4-5D8-TPMC Interface with Five Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
PMC-MA4-5F8-TPMC Interface with Five Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability and 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels). Included: SCSI 1553 Thumb Screw Cable Assembly with 1553 3-Lug Stub Cables and AUX DB50 I/O Connector and AltaAPI Software.
Last updated 2011-09-21