RXMC-1553 High Density MIL_STD-1553 XMC combines high performance with I/O flexibility

GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the RXMC-1553 High density XMC module. Designed to provide unparalleled error detection and 100% monitoring of fully loaded buses, the RXMC-1553 delivers unsurpassed performance and flexibility for MIL-STD-1553 A/B Notice II applications. RoHS compliant, it features either one or two dual redundant channels. each of which is supported by 1 MByte of memory and is conductively cooled for deployment in harsh environments. A conformally coated version is also available.

• Choice of one or two dual redundant channels
• RoHS compliant
• Advanced API for faster time to market
• VxWorks and Windows Support

Time to market is signficantly reduced by the provision of the source code of an advanced API (Application Programming Interface) for both Windows XP/ 2000/ NT and WindRiver’s VxWorks. For customers requiring access to the XMC’s 1553 functionality without the need to develop software, GE Intelligent Platforms’ BusTools/ 1553 Bus analysis, simulation and data logging/ monitoring solution is available.

“The RXMC-1553 takes our long-standing expertise and experience in the avionics field and brings it to the XMC platform,” said Ben Daniel, Business Manager for Avionics at GE Intelligent Platforms.“This product offers a unique combination of high performance and advanced flexibility – and, even better, it’s available for immediate shipment.”

RXMC-1553 multi-function interfaces are easily configured to operate with simultaneous Bus Controller, up to 31 Remote Terminals and Bus Monitor functionality. Single function RXMC-1553 interfaces have all the features and functionality of the multi-function versions, but only one major operational mode is enabled at a time. Each interface can emulate either a Bus Controller or up to 31 Remote Terminals or a Bus Monitor.

Standard features of the RXMC-1553 include 45-bit, microsecond message time tagging, triggers, extensive BC & RT link-list structures, error injection/ detection, IRIG-B signal receiver/ generator with GPS synchronisation, automatic/ manual RT status bit and mode code responses, along with advanced BC functionality. Avionics low and high side discrete channels, RS-485 differential discrete channels, or programmable I/O are factory configurable options.

GE Intelligent Platforms RXMC-1553: Product Highlights

• XMC.3 (1x PCIe) host interface
• Simultaneous Bus Controller, up to 31 Remote Terminals and Bus Monitor
• High-level API for Windows XP, 2000, NT, VxWorks, included. Contact factory for additional operating system support.
• Multi-function and dual-function versions
• Rear P16 or Rear P14 or Front I/O available
• IRIG-B receiver/generator
• 45-bit, microsecond time-tagging
• Complete message programmability
• Flexible message status/interrupt generation