PM1553-1 Astronics MIL-STD-1553 Interface

Astronics / Ballard Technology PM1553-1 MIL-STD-1553 Interface Overview

Features:

• BC, RT, and Monitor Modes
• 32K x 16 Memory
• Powerful SµMMIT Protocol Processor

The Astronics PM1553-1 MIL-STD-1553 Interface may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).

MIL-STD-1553 Interface Price & Specs

Astronics / Ballard Technology PM1553-1 MIL-STD-1553 Interface Description

Astronics PM1553-1 is a robust MIL-STD-1553 interface module, engineered to facilitate reliable data bus communication in demanding avionics and aerospace applications. Developed by Astronics and leveraging expertise from Ballard Technology, this interface is a critical component for integrating test and simulation systems with MIL-STD-1553 compliant devices, ensuring precise control and monitoring within defense and industrial environments. Its architecture supports comprehensive data exchange, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded system development and validation tasks where dependable MIL-STD-1553 protocol handling is essential. This interface provides fundamental capabilities for real-time interaction with MIL-STD-1553 data buses, acting as a crucial link for instrumentation and control systems. The PM1553-1 module delivers foundational functionality for command, response, and data transfer operations across various operational scenarios. It serves as a core component within complex test setups and operational systems requiring a dedicated MIL-STD-1553 communication port.

Functions

Provides MIL-STD-1553B protocol interface for avionics data bus communication, implemented as a modular hardware card compatible with embedded systems; facilitates deterministic, time-multiplexed serial data transfer between command/control computers and remote terminals; features message formatting, error detection/correction, and bus controller/remote terminal mode operation; interfaces via standard 1553 bus connectors and supports synchronization with external timing signals; employed in military and aerospace applications requiring rugged, real-time data exchange over dual-redundant twisted-pair wiring configurations.

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