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PC/104 Avionics Interface Cards

Easily Add Avionics Interfaces to Your PC/104 Embedded System

Ballard industry-standard PC/104 compliant cards enable embedded computers to interface with a variety of avionics databuses. Choose from three product lines and a wide choice of models — ranging from simple, single-protocol, low channel-count cards to complex, multi-protocol, high channel-count cards.

Models are available in PCIe/104, PCI/104-Express, and PC/104-Plus configurations. Protocols include MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429/708/717, Serial, and Discrete I/O depending on the model. Extended temperature range is standard, and conformal coating is an option. This wide selection allows the most cost effective solution to be used on each application.

PC/104 Platform and Protocol Solutions

PE1000 Series Multi-Protocol Interfaces

PCIe/104, PCI/104-Express compliant

Ballard PE1000 interface cards use our time-tested 5th generation avionics protocol engines with bus mastering and a large 32-MB built-in memory to yield high performance. All models include sixteen avionics level input/output discretes and IRIG time synchronization/generation.

Key Features

Multiple protocol support
Single- or Multi-function 1553 models
ARINC 429/717/708 and serial
Powerful protocol engine
Easy-to-use software interface
Rugged Extended Temperature Design

PM1553-5 Series MIL-STD-1553 Interfaces

PC/104-Plus compliant

PM1553-5 interfaces have the latest 5th generation protocol engine and bus mastering to yield high performance. The cards are fully compliant with the PC/104-Plus standard. All models include sixteen avionics level input/output discretes and IRIG time synchronization/ generation.

Key Features

Powerful protocol engine
Easy installation
32 MB Data Memory
PC/104-Plus Compliant
Rugged Extended Temperature Design
RoHS compliant

PM429-2 Series ARINC 429/717 Interfaces

PC/104-Plus compliant

PM429-2 models provide up to 16 ARINC 429 channels and up to 4 ARINC 717 channels. The cards are fully compliant with the PC/104-Plus standard. All models include sixteen avionics level input/output discretes and IRIG time synchronization/ generation.

Key Features

Powerful protocol engine
Easy installation
32 MB Data Memory
PC/104-Plus Compliant
Rugged Extended Temperature Design
RoHS compliant

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Ordering Information

This table shows a comparison of the three different PC/104 product lines. More specific details can be found in the datasheet downloads that follow. For more information or to request a quote, call +1.425.339.0281 or fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

PC/104 Product Comparison

Protocols and I/O	PE1000	PM1553-05	PM429-2
PC/104 Standards	PCIe/104 and PCI/104-Express	PC/104-Plus	PC/104-Plus
MIL-STD-1553	1 or 2 channels	1, 2, 3, or 4 Channels	–
ARINC 429	Up to 20 receive channels Up to 8 transmit channels	–	Up to 16 receive channels Up to 8 transmit channels
ARINC 717	Up to 2 receive channels Up to 2 transmit channels	–	Up to 2 receive channels Up to 2 transmit channels
ARINC 708	Up to 2 receive channels Up to 2 transmit channels	–	–
Serial	Up to 4 RS-232/422/485	–	–
Discrete I/O	16 avionics discrete I/O	16 avionics discrete I/O	16 avionics discrete I/O
Differential I/O	Up to 4	–	–
IRIG A/B PWM and AM	Included	Included	Included

Notes
MIL-STD-1553 channels are dual-redundant and available in single or multi-function
Conformal coating is available as an option

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).