MIL-1553 comms module extends Acromag PCI Express range
With the launch of two communications modules that support the MIL-STD-1553 standard, Acromag has expanded its AcroPack series of rugged I/O modules that fit the PCI Express mini-card standard.
The AP571 provides single function MIL-STD-1553 communication and the AP572 provides full multi-function databus communication. Both models provide one dual redundant channel with four open/ground avionics-level discrete I/O signals in addition to IRIG-B I/O and Trigger I/O.
Both modules use a high-performance SoC with dual-core RISC processors tightly coupled to a large programmable-logic array to support host-CPU offload and improved real-time functionality. With 128MB global RAM available onboard for data scheduling and buffering, the module can operate dependably at full bus rates.
Designed for COTS applications, these mPCIe mezzanine modules deliver a SWaP-optimised solution for avionics test, simulation and monitoring applications.
A variety of carrier cards are available to host a mix of up to four AcroPack I/O modules on PCI Express, VPX or XMC computer platforms.
“The advanced hardware architecture provides generous computing and memory resources to guarantee all functions can run concurrently and at full performance specifications,” said Robert Greenfield, Acromag’s business development manager.
“Plus, all the key features and functions from larger platforms are now available in a very small package.”
AcroPack mezzanine modules help improve the mini PCI Express architecture by adding a down-facing 100-pin connector that securely routes the I/O through a carrier card without any loose internal cabling.
Carrier cards in PCIe, VPX, and XMC formats let the systems integrator combine up to four I/O function modules from more than 25 available models in a single computer slot.
Software tools support embedded applications running on the Linux, Windows or VxWorks operating systems.
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