Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616 ARINC Interface for PCI

The Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616 is an ARINC interface card designed for PCI bus systems, specifically tailored for avionics and aerospace applications. This intelligent interface card provides comprehensive databus functionality for ARINC 429 and related protocols. It is engineered to support maximum data throughput across all channels, incorporating features such as on-board message scheduling, label filtering, multiple buffering options, time-tagging, and error injection/detection capabilities. The CEI520A-1616 is equipped with avionics-level I/O discretes and offers optional programmable receive level thresholds and adjustable transmit output voltages, as well as ruggedized configurations for extended operating temperatures. The CEI-520A model is compatible with PCI universal voltage signaling (3.3V or 5V), whereas the earlier CEI-520 model supports 5V signaling only.

### Technical Specifications

**General**
* **Manufacturer:** Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering
* **Model:** CEI520A-1616
* **Product Family:** CEI520 / CEI520A
* **Form Factor:** PCI short card (6.8 in. x 4.2 in.)
* **Bus Interface:** PCI (CEI-520A supports 3.3V or 5V signaling; CEI-520 supports 5V only)
* **Target Applications:** Avionics and aerospace

**ARINC 429 Channels**
* **Receive Channels:** Up to 16
* **Transmit Channels:** Up to 16
* **Data Rates:** 12.5 KHz or 100 KHz
* **Input Levels (Standard):** ± 6.5 to ±13 VDC (A to B)
* **Input Levels (Parametric Threshold):** ± 0.1 to ± 13.5 VDC (A to B)
* **Output Level (Standard):** ±10 VDC (A to B)
* **Output Voltages (Parametric):** 0 to ±10 VDC (A to B)
* **Parity:** Odd, even, or none
* **Error Reporting:** Parity
* **Error Injection Option:** Parity, gap, high or low bit count
* **Slew Rate Adjustment:** Automatic transmit channel slew rate adjustment
* **Filtering:** Label and/or SDI

**Other ARINC Protocols Supported**
* ARINC 419, 561, 571, 573, 575, 582, 717, and CSDB
* Dual-Mode functionality (ARINC 573/717) supporting Harvard Bi-Phase (HBP) or Bi-Polar Return to Zero (BPRZ)

**Discrete I/O**
* **Discrete Inputs:** 0, 8, or 16 avionics-level (open/ground or high/low) and TTL/CMOS
* **Discrete Outputs:** 0, 8, or 16 (low side switches, capable of sinking 0.5 ampere)

**Key Features**
* **Intelligent Interface:** Features large buffers for efficient data handling
* **Independent Channel Operation:** Fully independent operation for each channel
* **On-Board Processing:** High-performance processor for efficient data management
* **Message Scheduling:** On-board message scheduling capabilities
* **Label Filtering:** Configurable label filtering
* **Buffering Options:** Multiple buffering options including dedicated, buffered, and merged modes
* **Time-Tagging:** On-board time-tagging of messages
* **Error Handling:** Error injection and detection capabilities
* **Ruggedization:** Optional ruggedized configurations for extended operating temperatures

**Software and API**
* **API:** Advanced, high-level API included for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and VxWorks
* **Programming Support:** Includes sample programs for C/C++, C#.NET, Visual Basic (VB6 and VB.NET), VxWorks, and LabWindows/CVI
* **Bus Analyzer:** Optional BusTools/ARINC Windows-based GUI Bus Analyzer available

**Physical and Environmental**
* **Operating Temperature Range:** 0 to +70°C (commercial); extended temperature range available

### Compatibility

* The CEI-520A is functionally compatible with the CEI-520, with an added component for PCI universal voltage signaling (3.3V or 5V).
* The CEI-520A is compatible with PCI-X 1.0 and PCI slots.
* Software API supports multiple cards and is compatible with PC/AT, PC/104, CompactPCI, and PMC platforms.

Why Choose Aumictech for Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end avionics interface equipment. Whether you need robust ARINC 429 databus functionality, comprehensive error handling and filtering, or scalable channel configurations, our team ensures the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616 delivers maximum performance for your application.