UA1120/FXY Ballard Technology USB 1553 Portable USB Interface - (1) Single-Function Interface (Conformal Coated)

Astronics / Ballard Technology UA1120/FXY USB 1553 Portable USB Interface - (1) Single-Function Interface (Conformal Coated) Overview

Features:

• Up to 2 Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 Channels
• 8 Avionics Discrete I/O
• IRIG A/B PWM and AM

The Ballard Technology UA1120/FXY USB 1553 Portable USB Interface - (1) Single-Function Interface (Conformal Coated) may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).

USB 1553 Portable USB Interface - (1) Single-Function Interface (Conformal Coated) Price & Specs

Astronics / Ballard Technology UA1120/FXY USB 1553 Portable USB Interface - (1) Single-Function Interface (Conformal Coated) Description

Functions

Provides a single-channel MIL-STD-1553 interface to a host computer via a high-speed USB 2.0 connection. The channel is software-selectable to operate exclusively as a Bus Controller (BC), up to 32 Remote Terminals (RTs), or a Bus Monitor (MT). The device facilitates real-time data acquisition, avionics simulation, and databus protocol analysis for systems development, testing, and integration.

Platforms

This equipment is designed as a single-function interface for MIL-STD-1553 avionics databus protocols, capable of operating as a Bus Controller (BC) or Remote Terminal (RT) with error injection not included. It supports USB connectivity and includes programmable avionics discrete I/O and IRIG A/B inputs. The equipment operates on Windows and Linux systems via USB 2.0 connectivity, integrating with portable computing platforms for avionics testing and simulation. It interfaces with avionics systems via MIL-STD-1553 channels, using transformer and direct coupling. The device connects to computers using USB, facilitating communication through included device driver software. Typical applications include avionics testing, simulation, and monitoring in military and commercial aviation environments.

Applications

This portable USB interface enables MIL-STD-1553 bus communication testing, monitoring, and simulation for aerospace and defense systems. Common applications include avionics integration testing, flight test instrumentation, laboratory development of 1553-based systems, field troubleshooting of aircraft databus networks, and ground support equipment for military platforms. The device facilitates bus controller, remote terminal, and bus monitor functionality for validating 1553 message traffic, debugging protocol implementations, and verifying system interoperability. Typical uses encompass pre-flight checkout procedures, maintenance diagnostics, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, and development of embedded 1553 applications across military aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, and naval vessels.

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Astronics / Ballard Technology UA1120/FXY USB 1553 Portable USB Interface - (1) Single-Function Interface (Conformal Coated) Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Links

• Astronics / Ballard Technology USB 1553 Series Datasheet (pdf)
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