- M. 2280 form factor with 2280-D8-B-M keying
- PCI Express
- 1-2 Dual Redundant 1553 Channels - 1553A/B/C, 1760, Link-16, SADL Compatible
- Signal Capture and Generation
- Commercial, & Extended Temp
- Full SAE AS4111 5.2 Test Reports - 1553 Protocol Validated

M.2, originally known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a specification for internal computer expansion cards and their connectors. It is a compact and versatile standard that supports multiple interfaces, making it ideal for devices with limited space, like small-form-factor PCs. The MP2-1553 is an innovative solution designed to meet the growing demand for smaller, lighter, and more efficient avionics systems. It provides 1-2 dual redundant 1553 channels in the compact M.2 2280 form factor (2280-D8-B-M keying) with PCI Express. Another advanced, mini mezzanine, along with our Mini PCI Express and MEZ-E1553 Ethernet cards.
Advanced, easy-to-integrate AltaAPI SDK development software.
- Easier to integrate into your system than 1553 ASIC chips with much more functionality.
- Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) or Full Function (BC/mRT/Mon) – chips do not offer Full Functionality or Signal Capture.
Signal Capture circuitry is included on the first channel for cable troubleshooting and cybersecurity modeling. The example captures below are shown with our AltaView analyzer, or integrate captures in your application with AltaAPI SDK (included):

AltaView Signal Capture – Signal Troubleshooting – Cybersecurity Modeling


Key Features
- M. 2280 form factor with 2280-D8-B-M keying
- PCI Express
- 1-2 Dual Redundant 1553 Channels - 1553A/B/C, 1760, Link-16, SADL Compatible
- Signal Capture and Generation
- Commercial, & Extended Temp
- Full SAE AS4111 5.2 Test Reports - 1553 Protocol Validated
Here you can find documentation pertaining to the MP2-1553. For additional documentation and software, please visit our secure download area.
Title | Size | Type |
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MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial and Reference | 1.19 MB |
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AltaAPI
Alta’s 1553 and ARINC cards include the most advanced Application Programming Interface (API) library tools in the avionics industry, AltaAPI. The API architecture is a properly OSI modeled development package that provides an extremely flexible design to provide quick porting to various operating systems (such as VxWorks 5.X/6.X/7/MILS, Integrity, LynxOS RTOS), Linux 32- and 64-bit, Solaris 10, LabVIEW and 32- and 64-bit Windows 7/8/8.1/10.
AltaView Bus Analyzer
Alta’s Windows avionics analyzer product, AltaView, provides the most modern technologies for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429 network activity and data analysis. Win Server/7/8/10/11 Compatible and VMware with ENET/NLINE Ethernet. Ideal for Cybersecurity Testing.
No Seat License or Dongles - Unlimited Software Updates
Part Number | Description | Picture | |
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BusCab-180-001 | 180 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors |
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BusCab-36-001 | 36 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors |
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BusCab-600-001 | 600 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors |
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BusCab-72-001 | 72 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors |
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BusCoupler-1-001 | Single Stub Bus Coupler |
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BusCoupler-2-001 | Dual Stub Bus Coupler |
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Part Number | Description | |
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MP2-1553-1D | M.2 2280 PCIe MP2zanine with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software. | |
MP2-1553-2D | M.2 2280 PCIe MP2zanine with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software. | |
MP2-1553-1F | M.2 2280 PCIe MP2zanine with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software. | |
MP2-1553-2F | M.2 2280 PCIe MP2zanine with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software. | |
Options | Example: MP2-1553-2D-AEFIN | |
-A | AltaView SW Full Functionality Enabled | |
-D | Direct Coupling (Price Per Channel) | |
-E | Extended Temp (-40 to 85 Indust Components) | |
-F | Conformal Coating | |
-I | Tx Inhibit (BM/Rx Function Only) | |
-N | NVRAM Write Disabled | |