Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-22 ARINC Interface for PCI

The Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-22 is a PCI bus interface card designed to provide robust connectivity for ARINC 429 and ARINC 717 protocols. This intelligent interface card is engineered for demanding aerospace and defense applications, offering comprehensive databus functionality. It features an onboard Intel 80960 processor that manages message scheduling, label filtering, multiple buffering options, time-tagging, and error detection. The CEI520-22 is equipped with avionics-level I/O discretes, and offers optional programmable receive thresholds and adjustable transmit output voltages to cater to specific system requirements. This card supports a wide array of avionics protocols beyond ARINC 429 and 717, including ARINC 419, 561, 568, 571, 573, 575, 582, and CSDB, enhancing its versatility for various avionics integration projects.

### Technical Specifications

**Processor**
* Intel 80960 CPU

**Protocols Supported**
* ARINC 429
* ARINC 717
* ARINC 419
* ARINC 561
* ARINC 568
* ARINC 571
* ARINC 573
* ARINC 575
* ARINC 582
* CSDB
* RS-422/423

**PCI Interface**
* PCI Bus
* 5V Signaling (CEI520)
* Universal Signaling (3.3V or 5V) (CEI520A)
* Compatible with PCI-X 1.0 and PCI slots (CEI520A)

**ARINC 429 Receive Channels**
* Number of Channels: Up to 16
* Data Rates: 12.5 KHz or 100 KHz
* Standard Input Levels: ±6.5 to ±13 VDC (A to B)
* Parametric Threshold Levels: ±0.1 to ±13.5 VDC (A to B)
* Filtering: Label and/or SDI
* Parity: Odd, even, or none
* Error Reporting: Parity
* Buffering: 2 KByte per channel
* Receive Channel Buffering Modes: Buffered Mode, Merged Mode, Dedicated Mode

**ARINC 429 Transmit Channels**
* Number of Channels: Up to 16
* Data Rates: 12.5 KHz or 100 KHz
* Automatic Slew Rate Adjustment
* Standard Output Level: ±10 VDC (A to B)
* Parametric Output Voltages: 0 to ±10 VDC (A to B)
* Parity: Odd, even, or none
* Error Injection Option: Parity, gap, high or low bit count
* Buffering: 2 KBytes per channel
* Simultaneous Scheduled and Burst Mode (FIFO) messaging supported

**Discrete I/O**
* Discrete Inputs: 0, 8, or 16
* Supports avionics-level (open/gnd or high/low) and TTL/CMOS
* Discrete Outputs: 0, 8, or 16
* Low-side switches, each capable of sinking 0.5 ampere
* Can switch up to 0.5 amp (output discretes)

**Memory**
* RAM: 512 KB shared memory

**Physical and Environmental**
* Form Factor: PCI short card (6.8 in. x 4.2 in.)
* Operating Temperature Range: 0 to +70°C
* Extended operating temperature range available

**Power Requirements (Typical)**
* +5 VDC: 780 mA
* +12 VDC: 100 mA
* -12 VDC: 100 mA

**Software and API**
* High-level API included for Microsoft Windows (32-bit and 64-bit versions), Linux, and VxWorks
* Sample programs included for C/C++, C#.NET, Visual Basic (VB6 and VB.NET), VxWorks, and LabWindows/CVI
* Optional: Solaris drivers, LabVIEW support
* Optional BusTools/ARINC: Windows-based GUI bus analyzer

**Key Features**
* Intelligent interface with large buffers
* Fully independent channel operation
* Error injection/detection
* On-board message scheduling
* Label filtering
* Multiple buffering options
* Time-tagging
* Programmable receive thresholds
* Adjustable transmit output voltages
* Supports maximum data throughput on all channels simultaneously

Why Choose Aumictech for the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-22?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end avionics interface hardware. Whether you need reliable ARINC 429 connectivity, robust ARINC 717 protocol support, or seamless integration with PCI bus systems, our team ensures the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-22 delivers maximum performance for your application.