The Alta Data MPCIE2-1553 is a high-performance Mini PCI Express interface card. It delivers one or two independent, dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels in a compact Full-Mini PCI Express Type F2 form factor. Designed for embedded aerospace and defence applications, it combines Alta’s advanced AltaCore-1553 FPGA protocol engine with the powerful AltaAPI software architecture to simplify integration while delivering exceptional performance.
Built for modern embedded systems, the MPCIE2-1553 supports MIL-STD-1553B Notice II and IV compliance, as well as 1553A and Link-16 compatibility. Furthermore, it is the only commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) card capable of passing and executing SAE AS4111 and AS4112 protocol tests, providing confidence in demanding test and validation environments.
Key Features
- Available with 1 or 2 independent, dual-redundant (A/B) MIL-STD-1553 channels
- Full-Mini PCI Express Type F2 interface
- Powered by AltaCore-1553 32-bit FPGA protocol engine technology
- AltaAPI multi-layer software architecture for rapid and portable integration
- MIL-STD-1553B Notice II and IV compliant
- Supports MIL-STD-1553A and Link-16 applications
- One megabyte of memory per channel
- Supports both MSI and legacy hardware interrupts
- Available in commercial and extended temperature versions
- Optional IRIG-B receive PAM or receive/transmit PPS external clock support
- RS-485 discrete, clock and trigger support
- Advanced Built-In Test (BIT) features and dual temperature sensors
- EU and China RoHS compliant
- Backed by a 5-year limited warranty
Flexible Functional Configurations
The MPCIE2-1553 is available in both dual-function and full-function models, allowing designers to select the capability best suited to their application.
Dual-Function Models
- Bus Controller (BC) / Monitor
- Multi-Remote Terminal (mRT) / Monitor
Full-Function Models
- Bus Controller (BC)
- Multi-Remote Terminal (mRT)
- Monitor
In addition, playback and signal generation capabilities are included as part of Bus Controller operations, providing greater flexibility during system development, integration and test activities.
Advanced Bus Controller, Remote Terminal and Monitor Functions
The MPCIE2-1553 has been engineered to support demanding avionics and defence applications. Its Bus Controller functionality includes advanced transmission scheduling together with flexible message framing and sub-framing capabilities. Meanwhile, Remote Terminal and Monitor functions provide extensive buffering, time-tagging, triggering and error detection features for comprehensive system analysis and validation.
Monitor operations benefit from 64-bit, 20 ns time tagging, interrupt support and full error detection. Furthermore, the first 1553 channel includes integrated oscilloscope-style waveform signal capture, enabling detailed signal analysis without additional hardware.
Designed for Embedded Aerospace and Defence Systems
With its compact Mini PCI Express design, the MPCIE2-1553 is ideally suited to embedded computing platforms including COM Express and other space-constrained systems. The combination of high-performance hardware, extensive protocol support and portable software tools helps reduce development time while maintaining reliable MIL-STD-1553 network performance.
Alta manufactures the MPCIE2-1553 to IPC Level 3 standards using ISO-certified processes, ensuring long-term reliability for mission-critical applications.
Applications
- Aerospace and defence systems
- Embedded mission computers
- Avionics integration and validation
- MIL-STD-1553 bus analysis and monitoring
- Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
- Laboratory and production test systems
- Platform upgrade and retrofit programs
- Link-16 and tactical communications development
Software Support
The MPCIE2-1553 is supported by AltaAPI, Alta’s multi-layer software development architecture. The software environment accelerates integration and portability across platforms. Therefore, helping engineers develop, test and deploy MIL-STD-1553 applications more efficiently. Source code is included at no additional cost, and support is available for Windows, x86 Linux, LabVIEW and LabVIEW RT environments.
Contact Metromatics for assistance selecting the most suitable configuration for your MIL-STD-1553 application.
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