Abaco Systems / SBS ABI-PMC2-2 MIL-STD-1553 Dual Channel Interface

The Abaco Systems ABI-PMC2-2 is a dual-channel MIL-STD-1553 PMC interface card delivering full-function bus control, remote terminal emulation, and bus monitoring in a single module. Built on Advanced Bus Interface (ABI) architecture, it enables concurrent and independent operation of a Bus Controller, up to 31 Remote Terminals, and dual-function Bus Monitor across one or two dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels. The card complies with both MIL-STD-1553A and MIL-STD-1553B standards and uses pointer-driven transmit and receive buffers with link-list memory architecture for efficient data handling.

– Technical Specifications

• Interface: MIL-STD-1553 Dual Channel PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card)
• Channels: 1 or 2 dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels
• Standards: MIL-STD-1553A and MIL-STD-1553B
• Buffer Architecture: Pointer-driven transmit and receive buffers with link-list memory
• Host Memory: 128 kB dual-port RAM for setup, monitoring, and data structure changes
• Interrupts: Extensive programmable event interrupts
• Optional Interfaces: 28-channel discrete I/O, 4-channel RS-422, 48-bit IRIG-B clock input
• Weight: 2.44 oz to 3.84 oz

– Key Features

• Bus Controller supports linked command lists (BC-to-RT, RT-to-BC, RT-to-RT, mode code, broadcast, time delay block transmissions)
• Remote Terminal simulation uses pointer-based RT definition tables linked to control data buffers
• Bus Monitor operates in Map and Sequential modes with time-stamping and double-buffering options
• Comprehensive error table generation and monitoring
• Available in Commercial, Extended Temperature (XT), and Conduction Cooled versions

– Typical Applications

System-level integration, laboratory environments, simulation platforms, and test equipment development.

– Compatibility & Integration

Includes host processor device drivers and application layer software. Driver support: F201 (Full Function Standard I4), F203 (Full Function IRIG I2), and F205 (Full Function Custom F3). BusTools/1553-API and Core API Software available.