Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F Dual-Channel 1553 for Real-Time Ethernet Connectivity Module
The ENET2-1553-1F from Alta Data Technologies is a dual-channel 1553 interface module designed for real-time Ethernet connectivity. It provides solid MIL-STD-1553 communication capabilities, making it ideal for aerospace and defense applications requiring reliable data bus connectivity over Ethernet networks.
- Model
- Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,800
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- ENET2-1553-1F
This unit
The Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F is a dual-channel MIL-STD-1553 interface module that remotes 1553 bus operations over standard IP/UDP Ethernet networks. It integrates Alta's AltaCore™ 32-bit FPGA protocol engine with a real-time IP/UDP server, enabling seamless connectivity for aerospace and defense applications. The module supports full Bus Controller, Remote Terminal, and Bus Monitor functionality across MIL-STD-1553A/B standards, including MIL-STD-1760 startup sequences.
Technical Specifications
1553 Interface- 1 to 2 independent dual redundant (A/B) channels
- MIL-STD-1553A and MIL-STD-1553B compliant
- Full BC, RT, and BM capability
- Optional dual function (BC/Monitor or mRT/Monitor) or full function (BC/mRT/Monitor) modes Ethernet Connectivity
- 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45 connector
- Real-time UDP latency: <20 microseconds (device-level) Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 13.5 cm × 3.7 cm × 4 cm
- Weight: ~200 grams
- Power input: 5–30 V DC
- Typical consumption: 400–700 mA at 5 V; maximum 900 mA
- Optional PoE Type 1 (IEEE 802.3af) support; USB powered operation: ~1 A typical Environmental
- Standard operating temperature: 0–70°C
- Optional extended range: −40°C to +85°C
- Optional conformal coating available
Key Features
- Signal capture on channel 1: 2048 samples at 20 MHz sampling rate (50 ns per sample)
- Automatic Bus Monitor mode for 1553-to-Ethernet bridging
- Auto-load BC, RT, and BM firmware images for rapid deployment
- IRIG-B RX decode, PPS, triggers, and discrete I/O support
- MIL-STD-1760 startup sequences
Software Integration The AltaAPI™ toolkIt has code portability across operating systems and RTOS platforms, allowing applications developed for standard PCI/PCIe cards to run with minimal or no recompilation. Optional AltaView Analyzer and AltaRTVal protocol validation tools are available.
Typical Applications Laboratory testing, field deployment, avionics systems integration, and distributed 1553 bus monitoring over IP networks.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 5–30 V DC input |
Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F price
This Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F is listed at $2,800. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-1F is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
