Astronics / Ballard Technology PC1553-3A MIL-STD-1553 Interface

The Astronics/Ballard Technology PC1553-3A is a PCI-based MIL-STD-1553 interface card delivering dual-redundant bus connectivity for aerospace and defense applications. It operates as a Bus Controller, Remote Terminal, and Bus Monitor simultaneously, supporting all MIL-STD-1553 message types with programmable 32-bit time-stamping and comprehensive error injection capabilities. The card integrates into PCI bus systems for hardware development, integration testing, and databus simulation.

## Technical Specifications

• **Protocol:** MIL-STD-1553 (all message types supported)
• **Bus Configuration:** Dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 interface
• **Time-Stamping:** Programmable 32-bit resolution
• **Host Interface:** PCI bus
• **Data Throughput:** Maximum data throughput on all 1553 channels
• **Memory:** Up to 32 MB built-in buffering (related products)
• **Power:** Host bus powered (PCI)

## Key Features

• Bus Controller (BC) functionality
• Remote Terminal (RT) operation—up to 32 RTs in applicable configurations
• Bus Monitor (BM) with concurrent monitoring
• Error injection for validation testing
• Software compatible with PC1553-2 for system upgrades
• Universal BTIDriver API supporting C/C++, C#, VB, VB.Net, and LabVIEW
• Windows and Linux driver support
• Optional CoPilot analysis software for interactive databus testing

## Typical Applications

System integration and development in avionics platforms, flight test instrumentation, and MIL-STD-1553 bus emulation. The dual-redundant architecture supports mission-critical monitoring and real-time error simulation for validation of flight-critical software and hardware.

## Compatibility & Integration

Designed for PCI form factor installations. Operates within MIL-STD-1553 communication architectures. Related product variants include ISA bus implementations and discrete avionics I/O channels with IRIG time synchronization support.