Multi Function (1553B + ARINC 429) Communication card on PCI Bus

Overview
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The AT-USB-MPAC family of products provides the highest level of performance and flexibility on various hardware interface architectures and custom platforms. Integrating MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC429 and Digital I/O channels, all in a single unit, it offers the ideal platform for test & evaluation of avionics systems and sub-systems. On board six discrete inputs and six discrete outputs, IRIG-B Time code Input/Output is also available. An onboard IRIG-B time code decoder and generator allow users to accurately synchronize single or multiple USB MPAC modules to a common time source.

SOFTWARE

The AT-USB-MPAC software includes Drivers and APIs. The module comes with a powerful set of library functions to access the entire MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC429 functionality. Source code is provided for samples, and detailed documentation. The drivers are designed in a modular fashion consisting of component functions & application functions. The user’s test program can be developed with few calls to the driver, by using the set of Application functions provided. Driver and high-level API libraries for Windows 7, Linux are available.

MIL-STD-1553B Interface

1553 Bus Controller (BC)

	64K Words of memory per channel
	Automatic retries on alternate bus
	Inter-message gap times from 8μs to 65ms
	Frame auto repeat up to 5s
	Programmable response timeout up to 130μs
	Major and minor frame content and timing
	Modify messages, data or setup while card is running
	Detects and reports 1553 errors
	Synchronize BC operation to external time source
	Programmable BC timeout values
	Flexible support for data streaming or bulk data transfer

1553 Remote Terminal (RT)

	31 Remote terminal control
	Programmable response time and status word bits
	Programmable command illegalization
	Selectable interrupts upon multiple conditions
	Support for all 1553B mode codes
	Programmable Single Message or double buffering or circular buffering
	BUSY Bit programmable by sub address
	Alpha numeric message ID

1553 Bus Monitor (MT)

	Word monitor per word basis
	Selective message monitor & time stamping
	Dynamic data update
	Message Periodicity
	Bus error status
	Bus load
	Unique Message identifier
	Record and Replay option
	Advanced Bus Error Detection to Isolate Bus Failures
	100% data capture at full bus rates
	Programmable data logging to file
	Sequential record includes: command/status/data words, time-tag, errors, bus, and response time(s)

ARINC429 Interface

	Supports up to 16 ARINC429 channels
	> 8 Transmit Channels > 8 Receive Channels
	128 Word deep FIFO on each channel
	Programmable Interrupts
	Built-in Fault Detection Circuitry
	Set parity per channel (odd/even/data)
	Sync output on all or selected messages
	Handles periodic and transfer protocols
	Message filters and schedules
	Data Rates: 12.5/50 Kbps in low speed and 100Kbps in high speed
	Standard input levels: ±6.5 to ±13 VDC
	Filtering: Label and/ or SDI
	Parity: Odd, even or none
	Error reporting: Parity
	Output levels: ± 10 VDC

Error Conditions

	Sequence Error
	Address Error
	FIFO Overflow Error
	Receive Data Parity Error
	ARINC Clock Error

Diagnostics

	Testing of Memory Elements
	Interrupt Function Testing
	Internal loop back Test for each channel

Discrete I/O

Optional Six Discrete Inputs & six Discrete Outputs

GPS Receiver (optional) for Synchronization

	GPS receiver on-board for synchronization
	Synchronization control through software
	Synchronization of on-board time tag counters with GPS time
	Separate GPS antenna provided along with the unit

Software Support

	Driver and high-level API libraries for Windows 7, Linux
	Sample applications provided

Physical

Durable Enclosure with covers for connectors

Environmental

	Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
	Storage Temperature: -20°C to +70°C

Warranty

1 year limited warranty