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

The Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-22 is a PCI bus interface card providing ARINC 429 and ARINC 717 connectivity for aerospace and defense databus applications. Built around an Intel 80960 processor, it delivers message scheduling, label filtering, multi-mode buffering, time-tagging, and error detection. The card supports up to 16 receive and 16 transmit ARINC 429 channels at 12.5 kHz or 100 kHz data rates, with configurable input thresholds (±0.1 to ±13.5 VDC) and adjustable transmit voltages (0 to ±10 VDC). Additional protocol support includes ARINC 419, 561, 568, 571, 573, 575, 582, CSDB, and RS-422/423.

– Technical Specifications

Processor & Memory
• Intel 80960 CPU
• 512 kB shared RAM

ARINC 429 Channels
• Up to 16 receive channels, 12.5 kHz or 100 kHz
• Receive input levels: ±6.5 to ±13 VDC (standard), ±0.1 to ±13.5 VDC (parametric)
• 2 kByte buffering per receive channel
• Up to 16 transmit channels, 12.5 kHz or 100 kHz
• Transmit output: ±10 VDC standard, 0 to ±10 VDC parametric
• 2 kByte buffering per transmit channel
• Label and SDI filtering; parity (odd, even, none)
• Simultaneous scheduled and burst mode messaging

Discrete I/O
• 0, 8, or 16 discrete inputs (avionics-level or TTL/CMOS)
• 0, 8, or 16 discrete outputs (low-side switches, 0.5 A per output)

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

Power Requirements
• +5 VDC: 780 mA typical
• ±12 VDC: 100 mA each typical

Physical
• PCI short card form factor (6.8 in. × 4.2 in.)
• Operating temperature: 0 to +70°C

– Key Features

• Onboard message scheduling and error injection
• Multiple receive buffering modes (buffered, merged, dedicated)
• PCI or PCI-X 1.0 compatible (CEI520A supports 3.3V and 5V signaling)
• Extended temperature range available

– Compatibility & Integration

High-level APIs and drivers for Windows (32/64-bit), Linux, and VxWorks. Sample code provided in C/C++, C#.NET, Visual Basic, and LabWindows/CVI. Optional Solaris drivers and LabVIEW support available.