The XMC-1553 is a high-performance MIL-STD-1553 interface card offering 1-10 independent, dual-redundant channels for rugged avionics applications. Built with AltaCore™ FPGA protocol engine and supported by the AltaAPI™ software suite, this card ensures rapid integration and superior performance in open architecture mission-critical systems like VPX, VME, and CompactPCI/PXI. Available in commercial, extended temperature, or conduction-cooled configurations, it’s the only 10 Channel XMC COTS card on the market, featuring a PCIe 2.1 backplane for high-speed data transfer. It is also available in different channel configurations if you don’t need all 10 channels.
Key Features
- 1-10 independent, dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels
- Commercial, extended temp, or rugged/conduction-cooled options with P4/P16 rear I/O
- AltaCore™ 32-bit FPGA protocol engine with 1 MB high-speed RAM per channel
- Dual or full function models: BC/Monitor, multi-RT (1-32)/Monitor, or full BC/mRT/Monitor
- Advanced BC framing, subframing, and aperiodic scheduling
- Signal capture on first channel for troubleshooting and cybersecurity modeling
- Full TX loop-back verification and dual temperature sensors
- 1553B, 1553A, 1760, Link-16, and SADL compatible
- AltaAPI™ and AltaView™ analyzer for flexible, multi-platform integration
- Supports avionics discretes, RS-485, and IRIG-B RX/PPS time inputs
Applications
The XMC-1553 is ideal for aerospace and defense applications, including embedded system design, avionics testing, and simulation. Its high channel density and rugged design make it perfect for single-board computers (SBCs), VPX, VME, and CompactPCI/PXI systems. Engineers use it for mission-critical tasks like flight control, data acquisition, and protocol validation in harsh environments. This MIL-STD-1553 XMC Card is also well suited for SOSA, MOSA and FACE applications.
