NLINE-T1553

Full Featured, 1-2 Channel 1553-PCIe Interface Built Right in the USB-C Cable

Full-Featured and 1553 Thunderbolt 3 (USB) interface! Full PCI Express interface - same advanced interface as PCIe backplane cards in a small, rugged in-line (NLINE) appliance.
Last updated November 14, 2022
Overview
  • Thunderbolt 3, PCIe Interface (USB-C) with 1-2 Dual Redundant, Independent MIL-STD-1553 Busses (channels) Built in the Cable (NLINE)
  • Same Full Features as PCIe Interface Cards, Including Hardware Interrupts!
  • Signal Capture on First 1553 Channel - Troubleshoot Cables - Analyzer for Cyber Threats
  • Windows 10+ & Linux Kernel 4.13+
  • USB-C (host side) & Quick-Disconnect Lemo Connector (1553 side). Optional 1553 Cable Assemblies with/without AUX (Clock/Trigger) Signals
  • Custom 38999 Assemblies Available - Ideal for Lab or Deployed Applications

Full-Featured and Native 1553 Thunderbolt interface built in the cable! Full PCI Express interface – same advanced interface as PCIe backplane cards in a small, portable, rugged appliance.
Thunderbolt 3 Technology Review – Click Here.
Thunderbolt 3 FAQs – Click Here.
Thunderbolt-Alta Page Link – Click Here.

Supports Full Real-Time Control the Same as a PCI Express Card in a Server! Much Better than a non-real-time USB.
Full Hardware Interrupt Handler Support!  AltaAPI SDK Provides Easy Integration – Use the exact same code as other Alta PCIe devices! Windows 10+ & Linux Kernel 4.13+.

Perfect for replacing PCMCIA, ExpressCards or USB-based Devices.  Can be added to servers or desktops systems as a substitute for interface cards.

2 Meter J2 USB-C Cable Provided.  J1 1553 Cables are Optional.  See Part Numbers Tab for cable, memory protect, transmit inhibit, direct coupling, and AltaView analyzer options.

NLINE 1553 Thunderbolt Cabling

NLINE-T1553 Cable Assemblies Examples

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

AltaView Signal Capture – Signal Troubleshooting – Cybersecurity Modeling

 

 

Specifications

Key Features

  • Thunderbolt 3, PCIe Interface (USB-C) with 1-2 Dual Redundant, Independent MIL-STD-1553 Busses (channels) Built in the Cable (NLINE)
  • Same Full Features as PCIe Interface Cards, Including Hardware Interrupts!
  • Signal Capture on First 1553 Channel - Troubleshoot Cables - Analyzer for Cyber Threats
  • Windows 10+ & Linux Kernel 4.13+
  • USB-C (host side) & Quick-Disconnect Lemo Connector (1553 side). Optional 1553 Cable Assemblies with/without AUX (Clock/Trigger) Signals
  • Custom 38999 Assemblies Available - Ideal for Lab or Deployed Applications
  • IRIG-B RX Decode. RX MIL-STD-1760 RT Addressing
  • USB C Thunderbolt 3 (1xPCIe) 7 Watt Max – Normal for Thunderbolt 3
  • Parts Temp (C): -55 to +120 Storage, 0 to +55 Commercial Operating
  • Transmit Inhibit Optional - Flash Disable Secure Mem Optional
Documents

Here you can find documentation pertaining to the NLINE-T1553. For additional documentation and software, please visit our secure download area.

Title Size Type
Alta Wins A&D Prestigious Supplier Award 1.29 MB Alta Wins A&D Prestigious Supplier Award
AltaAPI Data Sheet 257.55 KB AltaAPI Data Sheet
AltaAPI LabVIEW Review 468.46 KB AltaAPI LabVIEW Review
AltaRTVal Data Sheet 308.10 KB AltaRTVal Data Sheet
AltaView Data Sheet 520.48 KB AltaView Data Sheet
AltaView for MIL-STD-1553 (PDF) 643.34 KB AltaView for MIL-STD-1553 (PDF)
MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial and Reference 1.19 MB MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial and Reference
Software

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

AltaAPI-LV
Most of Alta’s MIL-STD-1553 & ARINC products include the industry’s most advanced National Instruments’ LabVIEW™ & RT Support Tools, AltaAPI-LV. Built-in native NI LabWindows™ environment and PCI VISA drivers, Alta’s AltaAPI-LV provides a unified NI tool for easy integration to LabVIEW, RT, and LabWindows™ applications. Easily port native DLLs for Testbench or VIs for Veristand.

Accessories
  Part Number Description Picture
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
Part Numbers
  Part Number Description
NLINE-T1553-1D Thunderbolt In-Line Appliance with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability.
NLINE-T1553-1F Thunderbolt In-Line Appliance with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability.
NLINE-T1553-2D Thunderbolt In-Line Appliance with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability.
NLINE-T1553-2F Thunderbolt In-Line Appliance with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability.
Optional 1553/AUX Cable Assemblies
NLCAB-1553-P1-1-01 NLINE P1-Lemo Cable Assembly with One Channel of 1553 3-Lug BJ77 Stub Connectors.
NLCAB-1553-P1-2-01 NLINE P1-Lemo Cable Assembly with Two Channels of 1553 3-Lug BJ77 Stub Connectors.
NLCAB-1553-P1-1-AUX01 NLINE P1-Lemo Cable Assembly with One Channel of 1553 3-Lug BJ77 Stub Connectors and DB15 AUX Connector.
NLCAB-1553-P1-2-AUX01 NLINE P1-Lemo Cable Assembly with Two Channels of 1553 3-Lug BJ77 Stub Connectors and DB15 AUX Connector.
NLCON-J1-01 Lemo FGG.2K.326.CLA85Z Male Connector
Options: Example NLINE-T1553-2F-ADIN
-A AltaView SW Enabled
-D Direct Coupling (Price Per Channel)
-I Tx Inhibit (BM Function Only)
-N NVRAM Write Disabled