- 1-2 Independent, Dual Redundant 1553 Channels on Small Mezzanine. Dual or Full Function Models.
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet Interface
- Full Schematics, Design Guidelines, ESS Test Examples, and 3-D STEP Files
- Commercial or Industrial Extended Temperature Parts
- A/D Signal Capture for Cable Troubleshooting and Cybersecurity Modeling. First Channel Only
- Auto Ethernet Bridging for Bus Monitor! No Programming Needed.

From our popular ENET product, the MEZ-E1553 is a small, rugged mezzanine product that can easily be integrated into your system design. Alta provides full reference schematics, design notes, STEP 3-D Files, and sample ESS test programs. Guaranteed 1553A/B/C compliant with AS4111 5.2 Protocol Test reports.
Same AltaAPI SDK development software with straight Berkley BSD socket layer compatible with almost any operating system, including DO-178 systems.
- Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) or Full Function (BC/mRT/Mon)
Signal Capture included for cable troubleshooting and cybersecurity modeling. Example below with AltaView analyzer:

AltaView Signal Capture – Signal Troubleshooting – Cybersecurity Modeling
Below is the optional MEZDEV-E01 reference development card that shows full signal routing, and can be connected to almost any computer for pre-test or application software development. The MEZ-E1553 sits on the card for complete reference design and test.
See Part Numbers Tab for Details and for 1553/AUX Break-out Cables.

MEZDEV-E01 Development Card with Ethernet, USB-C Power Only, and RJ-45.


Key Features
- 1-2 Independent, Dual Redundant 1553 Channels on Small Mezzanine. Dual or Full Function Models.
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet Interface
- Full Schematics, Design Guidelines, ESS Test Examples, and 3-D STEP Files
- Commercial or Industrial Extended Temperature Parts
- A/D Signal Capture for Cable Troubleshooting and Cybersecurity Modeling. First Channel Only
- Auto Ethernet Bridging for Bus Monitor! No Programming Needed.
- IRIG-B RX PAM or RX/TX PPS Ext Clock
- 36.25x56mm – 8.2mm max height
- 3.3V Power. Max: 1A Single Channel; 1.5A Dual Channel.
- Loop-Back & User BIT, Dual Temp Sensors
- Bus Activity and Ethernet Link Status Lines Provided – To LEDs on MEZDEV Reference
- Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) or Full Function (BC/mRT/Mon)
Here you can find documentation pertaining to the MEZ-E1553. For additional documentation and software, please visit our secure download area.
Title | Size | Type |
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Alta A&D Award | 203 KB | jpg |
AltaAPI Data Sheet | 258 KB |
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AltaView for MIL-STD-1553 (PDF) | 643 KB |
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AltaView Data Sheet | 520 KB |
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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 XP/Server/7/8/10 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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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 |
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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 |
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Part Number | Description | |
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MEZ-E1553-1D | ENET Mezzanine with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software. | |
MEZ-E1553-2D | ENET Mezzanine with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software. | |
MEZ-E1553-1F | ENET Mezzanine with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software. | |
MEZ-E1553-2F | ENET Mezzanine with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability. Included: AltaAPI Software. | |
Options | Example: MEZ-E1553-2D-AEFN | |
-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 | |
MEZ Development Reference Card & Break-Out Cables | ||
NOTE: HTKCAB Cables are the Same as TBOLT Product | ||
MEZDEN-E01 | MEZ-E1553 Development Board. MEZ-E1553 Site to RJ45 USB-C (Power Only) and Honda Connector. | |
HTKCAB-1-AUX01 | Honda Connector for TBOLT & USB J1 1 Channel 1553 and DB26 for ARINC/AUX Cable Assembly | |
HTKCAB-2-AUX01 | Honda Connector for TBOLT & USB J1 2 Channel 1553 and DB26 for ARINC/AUX Cable Assembly |