GE PCI5565 Multi Channel MIL-STD-1553 Interface Card



GE PCI5565 Multi Channel MIL-STD-1553 Interface Card

Product core positioning and application scenarios

（1） Positioning

PCI5565 is a high-performance MIL-STD-1553 interface card based on the PCI bus, designed to meet the MIL-STD-1553A/B standard (military data bus standard, used for reliable transmission of critical data in aviation electronics, spacecraft and other systems), supporting multi-channel and multi role 1553 bus communication (bus controller BC, remote terminal RT, bus monitor BM), with high stability and flexible scalability, suitable for scenarios with strict requirements for data transmission security and real-time performance.

（2） Typical applications

Avionics system: data exchange between avionics equipment of fighter jets and passenger planes (such as engine parameters, navigation information, and flight control system command transmission).

Space system: Communication of onboard equipment for satellites and spacecraft, data acquisition and command issuance for ground testing and control platforms.

Military ground equipment: internal and external data bus connections for radar systems, command and control systems, and weapon equipment testing platforms.

High reliability industrial control: Some industrial automation systems that require extremely high fault tolerance and anti-interference capabilities (such as key control modules in the energy and transportation fields).

Core functional characteristics

（1） 1553 bus communication capability

Multi channel and multi role support

Provide 2 independent 1553 channels, each channel can be flexibly configured as a bus controller (BC), remote terminal (RT), or bus monitor (BM) role, and each channel role can be independently set to meet the communication needs of multiple nodes in complex systems.

Supports multiple role combinations such as "BC+RT", "Dual RT", "BC+BM", etc. A single channel can simultaneously achieve BM function (monitoring bus data) and BC/RT function (participating in data transmission).

Protocol and Data Processing

Fully compatible with MIL-STD-1553A/B standard, supporting all standard 1553 message formats (such as standardized transmission of command words, data words, status words), including special communication scenarios such as broadcast messages and mode code instructions.

Built in hardware level message processing engine, capable of automatically encoding/decoding 1553 messages, error detection (such as parity errors, format errors, bit errors) and correction, reducing CPU usage and ensuring real-time performance (message processing latency as low as microseconds).

Support message priority configuration, which can set high priority for critical data (such as emergency control instructions) to ensure their priority transmission.

（2） PCI bus interface characteristics

Compatible with PCI 2.2 standard, supports 32-bit data bus width, operates at a frequency of 33MHz, conforms to the interrupt request (IRQ) mechanism of PCI local bus specification, and is compatible with mainstream x86 architecture and embedded PCI motherboards.

Supports Plug and Play (PnP) functionality, which can automatically recognize hardware parameters (such as base address and interrupt number) through the system BIOS or driver program, simplifying the installation and configuration process.

（3） Hardware Enhancement and Reliability Design

Anti interference and fault tolerance capability

The 1553 bus interface adopts optocoupler isolation design (isolation voltage ≥ 2500Vrms), effectively suppressing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), reducing the impact of external noise on bus communication, and meeting military grade electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements.

Built in bus fault detection and protection mechanism. When a bus short circuit, overload or abnormal signal is detected, the local circuit protection interface card and external bus devices can be automatically cut off. After the fault is restored, communication can be automatically restarted.

Storage and caching

Each 1553 channel is equipped with an independent message cache area (with a typical capacity of 64KB or higher), supporting pre storage and post reading of messages to avoid data loss caused by CPU response delay, especially suitable for high-throughput communication scenarios.

Support non-volatile storage (such as EEPROM), which can save user configuration parameters (such as channel roles, message formats, interrupt triggering conditions). The parameters will not be lost after the system is powered off and will be automatically loaded after restart.

（4） Software Support and Tools

Provide a complete driver package that supports Windows (XP/7/10), Linux (mainstream distribution), and VxWorks (embedded real-time operating system). The driver interface is compatible with industry standard APIs (such as GE specific API and MIL-STD-1553 universal programming interface), making it easy for users to quickly develop applications.

The supporting bus monitoring and configuration tool can display the real-time status of 1553 bus data transmission (such as message content, transmission rate, error statistics), support visual setting and saving of configuration parameters, and provide data logging function for system debugging and troubleshooting.

Detailed technical specifications

（1） Electrical specifications

Category parameter details

1553 bus parameters Bus type: MIL-STD-1553A/B, differential Manchester code

Data rate: 1Mbps (standard rate)

Bus load: Each channel supports up to 31 remote terminals (RTs)

Interface isolation: Optocoupler isolation, isolation voltage 2500Vrms (minimum)

Bus impedance: 50 Ω (terminal matching), supports external terminal resistance configuration

PCI bus parameter bus standard: PCI 2.2

Data width: 32 bits

Operating frequency: 33MHz

Power requirements:+3.3V DC (typical current 150mA),+5V DC (typical current 200mA)

Power consumption: maximum 5W

Other electrical characteristic interruption methods: PCI level triggered interruption

Logic level: TTL compatible (input high level 2.0V~5.5V, low level 0V~0.8V)

（2） Environmental specifications

Category parameter details

Temperature range: -40 ℃~+85 ℃ (wide temperature range, in compliance with military environmental requirements)

Storage temperature: -55 ℃~+125 ℃

Humidity working humidity: 5%~95% relative humidity (non condensing)

Storage humidity: 0%~98% relative humidity (no condensation)

Vibration and shock vibration (working): 10Hz~2000Hz, 10g acceleration (compliant with MIL-STD-883H Method 2026)

Impact (non working): 50g acceleration, 11ms pulse (compliant with MIL-STD-883H Method 2002)

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) radiated emissions: comply with MIL-STD-461F CE102 (conducted emissions), RE102 (radiated emissions)

Immunity: Complies with MIL-STD-461F CS101 (conducted sensitivity) and RS103 (radiated sensitivity)

（3） Mechanical specifications

Category parameter details

Form standard PCI low profile or full head card, compatible with standard PCI slots

Dimensions (Full height card) Length: 167.6mm (6.6 inches), Height: 106.7mm (4.2 inches), Thickness: 1.6mm (0.06 inches)

Interface connector 1553 bus: 2 DB-9 or Micro-D connectors (compliant with military connector specifications, optional gold-plated contacts)

PCI Bus: Standard PCI Gold Finger (32-bit)

Weight approximately 100g~150g (depending on specific configuration)

（4） Compliance and Certification

Compliant with military specifications such as MIL-STD-1553A/B (Military Data Bus Standard), MIL-STD-883H (Microcircuit Testing Standard), MIL-STD-461F (Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard), etc.

Through industrial level certification (such as CE, FCC), some models can provide special certification in the aerospace field (such as DO-160G, Aircraft Electronic Equipment Environmental Conditions and Testing Procedures).

Key points for hardware installation and configuration

（1） Installation requirements

Physical installation: The interface card needs to be inserted into a compatible PCI slot (32-bit, 33MHz), ensuring good contact between the gold finger and the slot, and tightening the fixing screws to prevent loosening caused by vibration.

Bus connection: The 1553 bus interface is connected to external 1553 devices through dedicated cables (such as twisted pair cables and shielded wires). Attention should be paid to the configuration of terminal resistors (50 Ω terminal resistors need to be connected at both ends of the bus, and there is no need to configure intermediate nodes) to avoid signal reflection.

Power requirements: Ensure that the motherboard PCI slot provides stable+3.3V and+5V power supply, with a maximum power consumption of no more than 5W, to avoid equipment failure caused by insufficient power supply.

（2） Configuration process

Driver installation: Install the matching driver program in the target operating system (such as Windows, Linux), and confirm that the hardware recognition is normal (no yellow exclamation mark) through the device manager.

Parameter configuration: Use supporting software tools to set 1553 channel roles (BC/RT/BM), message formats (data length, priority), interrupt triggering conditions (such as message reception completion, triggering interrupts during error detection), and other parameters, and save them to non-volatile storage.

Test verification: Send test messages through software tools, monitor the status of bus data transmission, check for errors (such as parity check errors, timeout errors), confirm communication is normal before connecting to the actual system.

Product advantages and competitive highlights

Multi channel high flexibility: Two independent 1553 channels support full role configuration, which can meet the communication needs of multiple nodes and tasks in complex systems without the need for additional interface cards.

Military grade reliability: wide temperature design (-40 ℃~+85 ℃), optocoupler isolation, EMC anti-interference ability, and fault protection mechanism ensure stable operation in harsh environments (such as high temperature, vibration, strong electromagnetic interference), meeting the strict requirements of military equipment.

Low CPU usage: The hardware level message processing engine reduces software intervention, lowers host CPU load, and ensures system real-time performance, especially suitable for embedded real-time operating system (such as VxWorks) environments.

Wide compatibility: compatible with mainstream operating systems and PCI motherboards, with accompanying software tools to simplify development and debugging, and reduce user application barriers.