Astronics / Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M MIL-STD-1553 PCI Interface Card
Astronics / Ballard Technology Embedded Test Systems. Channels: ** Up to 4 independent.
- Model
- Astronics / Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $3,400
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- LP1553-5/2M
This unit
The Astronics/Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M is a PCI interface card that enables avionics databus communication, simulation, testing, and monitoring via MIL-STD-1553. Built on a 5th generation protocol engine with bus mastering architecture, this half-size PCI card delivers multi-channel 1553 capability for demanding aerospace applications. The card supports MIL-STD-1553A/B, 1760, Link-16, and SADL protocols while maintaining compatibility with modern desktop and embedded systems through universal PCI and PCIe interfaces.
Technical Specifications
Channels: Up to 4 independent, dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels
Protocol Support: MIL-STD-1553A/B, 1760, Link-16, SADL
Channel Functionality: Single-function (BC, BM, or up to 32 RTs) or multi-function (simultaneous BC, BM, and up to 32 RTs with protocol error injection)
Memory: 32 MB on-board; optional 1 MByte 32-bit High Speed QDR RAM per channel
Time Tagging: 48-bit resolution at 1 µSec granularity
Avionics I/O: 16 avionics-level input/output discretes (general-purpose or databus-triggered)
Time Synchronization: IRIG A/B PWM and AM support; onboard IRIG-B encoder/decoder in select models
Coupling: Direct or transformer-coupled; 75 Ω terminating resistors with jumper selection
Power: Backplane-powered; no auxiliary cabling required
Form Factor: Standard half-size PCI card
Status Indicators: Two user-controllable onboard LEDs
Key Features
Passes SAE AS4111/4112 protocol compliance testing
BTIDriver™ universal API enables code portability across compatible platforms
48-bit hardware time-tagging supports synchronization across multiple channels
Simultaneous multi-function operation within single channels reduces card slot requirements
Optional CoPilot® analyzer software provides interactive databus analysis and simulation
Typical Applications
Avionics integration and subsystem testing
Real-time MIL-STD-1553 bus monitoring and recording
Protocol simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Multi-channel databus fault injection and diagnostics
Compatibility & Integration Operating system support includes Linux, Windows 9x/2000/XP, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. Runtime drivers and libraries enable rapid application development. The universal PCI/PCIe design integrates into most modern computing platforms without platform-specific adapters.
Astronics / Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Astronics / Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M. 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 Astronics / Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M 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.
Astronics / Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M price
This Astronics / Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M is listed at $3,400. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Astronics / Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Astronics / Ballard Technology LP1553-5/2M 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 →
