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PCIe and PCI Avionics Interface Cards

Easily Add Avionics I/O to Computer PCIe or PCI Expansion Slots

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Ballard PCI Express (PCIe) and PCI Avionics Interface Cards enable computers to interface with a variety of avionics databuses for testing, validating and simulating commercial and military avionics equipment and systems.

OmniBus II Series Interface Cards

OmniBus II PCIe cards, part of of the Omnibus family, feature a modular design that allows you to order cards with the combination of  avionics protocols that closely match the requirements of your application. These high-performance cards interface to multiple protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429/708/717, Serial and Discrete I/O.

Lx5 Series Interface Cards

Lx5 avionics interface cards can be ordered in either the PCIe or PCI form factor and models are available with either the MIL-STD-1553 protocol or with ARINC 429 and/or ARINC 717.

Choose the Series and Protocols to Fit Your Application

Multi-Protocol PCIe Interface Cards

Modular OmniBus II Series

The OmniBus II PCIe is the next-generation of Astronics' popular OmniBus product with faster I/O and processing capabilities. With the newest advanced set of MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 modules, users can verify wave form compatibilities, test functions of bus shorts and opens, and—when combined with our CoPilot® software—perform lab, production and flight test verification and simulation right out of the box.

Key Features

  • Modular design is highly configurable
  • Supports multiple protocols in one card
  • 3 syncs and 3 triggers per core (2 cores on card)
  • Advanced timing: IRIG, 10 MHz, and PPS
  • Built-in test: PBIT, IBIT and CBIT

Interface Cards for MIL-STD-1553

Lx5 Series

The LE1553-5 (PCIe) and LP1553-5 (PCI) are personal computer expansion cards for communicating with MIL-STD-1553 systems. These feature-rich interfaces provide programmable data buffers and deep built-in memory. Models offer 1 to 4 dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels, 16 input/output avionics level discretes, and IRIG time synchronization/generation. MIL-STD-1553 capability includes BC, RT, and/or Monitor.

Key Features

  • 1 to 4 dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels
  • Single-function and Multi-function versions 
  • IRIG & 16 Avionics discrete I/O
  • 48 bit, 1 µSec hardware time-tagging

Interface Cards for ARINC 429 & 717

Lx5 Series

The LE429-5 (PCIe) and LP429-5 (PCI) are personal computer expansion cards for communicating with ARINC 429 and ARINC 717 systems. These feature-rich interfaces provide programmable dual redundant data buffers and deep built-in memory. Models offer 4 to 32 ARINC 429 channels, and up to 4 ARINC 717 channels, 16 input/output avionics level discretes, and IRIG time synchronization/generation.

Key Features

  • 4 to 32 ARINC 429 channels
  • ARINC 717 (4 channels optional)
  • IRIG & 16 Avionics discrete I/O
  • 48 bit, 1 µSec hardware time-tagging

Get the Exact Interface You Need with the OmniBus II Modular Design

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How it works...

OmniBus II PCIe and PCI cards include an array of functional features with the base configuration. Avionics I/O is added through the use of interchangeable modules. When ordering OmniBus II cards, you can specify the combination of modules for the exact mix of I/O you need. OmniBus II cards can accept a maximum of two modules, and each module has its own circuitry to handle the channels and protocols associated with it. (Lx5 models do not include this modular capability.)

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PCIe/PCI Avionics Interface Card Comparison

The table below provides comparison details between the OmniBus II Series and the Lx5 Series cards. For more information or to request a quote, call +1.425.339.0281 or fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

 OmniBus II PCIeLx1553-5 PCIe & PCILx429-5 PCIe & PCI
Available ProtocolsMIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 717, ARINC 708, SerialMIL-STD-1553ARINC 429, ARINC 717
Multi-ProtocolYes, accepts 2 protocol modules (2 cores)NoARINC 429 & 717 only
Discrete I/OUp to 641616
Memory64 MB memory per core (ECC)32 MB on-board memory32 MB on-board memory
Parametric ControlYes*NoNo
TimingAdvanced Timing
64-bit hardware time-tag (1ns resolution)
10 MHz and PPS, frame synchronization, synchronize hardware time-tags		Standard Timing
48 bit, 1 µSec hardware time-tagging		Standard Timing
48 bit, 1 µSec hardware time-tagging
IRIGIRIG A/B input and output (AM, PWM), generate or synchronize timer, synchronize hardware time-tags

*OmniBus II Parametric Control:
Certain MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 717, and ARINC 708 modules include variable transmit amplitude.
Certain ARINC 429 modules include advanced capability providing control over transmit amplitude, offset and null voltages, leg open and leg short, rise time, and fall time.
Serial modules include custom baud rates.

Ordering Information

Select your desired PCIe and PCI model(s) in the table below. For more information or to request a quote, call +1.425.339.0281 or fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

PCIe and PCI Interface Card Models

SeriesDescriptionConnectorsPCIe ModelsPCI Models
OmniBus IIOmniBus II PCIe ModelsLFH60click here for detailsNot available
SeriesDescriptionConnectorsPCIe ModelsPCI Models
Lx1553-51 Single-function channelTwinAxLE1553-5/1STLP1553-5/1ST
1 Single-function channelLFH60LE1553-5/1SLP1553-5/1S
1 Multi-function channelTwinAxLE1553-5/1MTLP1553-5/1MT
1 Multi-function channelLFH60LE1553-5/1MLP1553-5/1M
2 Single-function channelsLFH60LE1553-5/2SLP1553-5/2S
2 Multi-function channelsLFH60LE1553-5/2MLP1553-5/2M
3 Single-function channelsLFH60LE1553-5/3SLP1553-5/3S
3 Multi-function channelsLFH60LE1553-5/3MLP1553-5/3M
4 Single-function channelsLFH60LE1553-5/4SLP1553-5/4S
4 Multi-function channelsLFH60LE1553-5/4MLP1553-5/4M
SeriesDescriptionConnectorsPCIe ModelsPCI Models
Lx429-5ARINC 429 (2R2T)LFH60LE429-5/2R2TLP429-5/2R2T
ARINC 429 (0R8T)LFH60LE429-5/0R8TLP429-5/0R8T
ARINC 429 (4R4T)LFH60LE429-5/4R4TLP429-5/4R4T
ARINC 429 (8R0T)LFH60LE429-5/8R0TLP429-5/8R0T
ARINC 429 (0R16T)LFH60LE429-5/0R16TLP429-5/0R16T
ARINC 429 (4R12T)LFH60LE429-5/4R12TLP429-5/4R12T
ARINC 429 (8R8T)LFH60LE429-5/8R8TLP429-5/8R8T
ARINC 429 (12R4T)LFH60LE429-5/12R4TLP429-5/12R4T
ARINC 429 (16R0T)LFH60LE429-5/16R0TLP429-5/16R0T
ARINC 429 (16R16T)LFH60LE429-5/16R16TLP429-5/16R16T
ARINC 429 (24R8T)LFH60LE429-5/24R8TLP429-5/24R8T
ARINC 429 (32R0T)LFH60LE429-5/32R0TLP429-5/32R0T
ARINC 429 (6R6T), ARINC 717 (2R2T)LFH60LE429-5/6R6T/717LP429-5/6R6T/717
ARINC 429 (14R14T), ARINC 717 (2R2T)LFH60LE429-5/14R14T/717LP429-5/14R14T/717
ARINC 429 (28R0T), ARINC 717 (2R2T)LFH60LE429-5/28R0T/717LP429-5/28R0T/717
ARINC 717 (2R2T)LFH60LE429-5/0R0T/717LP429-5/0R0T/717

Notes
MIL-STD-1553 channels are dual-redundant
nRnT = number of Receive/Transmit channels
To Include CoPilot analysis & test software, add "CP-" before the order number
Example: CP-LE1553-5/4M

Multi-function channels have protocol error injection capability and can simultaneously be a Bus Controller (BC), Bus Monitor (BM), and up to 32 Remote Terminals (RTs).

Single-function channels can be configured in software as either a Bus Controller (BC), a Bus Monitor (BM), or up to 32 Remote Terminals (RTs).

Software

BTIDriver Application Programming Interface (included)
Device Driver Software (included)
CoPilot Test & Analysis Software (optional)

Cables & Accessories

A wide variety of cables and accessories are available to complement these products.
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Related Information

Manuals, Drivers, Support Downloads
Avionics Databus Protocol Tutorials
Legacy, End-of-Life & Obsolete Products

Additional Information

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Download the OmniBus II PCIe Datasheet for full specifications

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Download the Lx1553-5 Datasheet for full specifications

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Download the Lx429-5 Datasheet for full specifications

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