The Abaco Systems ABI-PMC-1 is a single-channel MIL-STD-1553 to PCI Mezzanine Card interface adapter for system-level test, simulation, and laboratory applications. It operates as a Bus Controller, Remote Terminal, or Bus Monitor on dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553A/B networks, supporting up to 31 simultaneous Remote Terminal configurations. The PMC form factor integrates directly into PMC carrier platforms, delivering full-function 1553 protocol simulation with pointer-driven buffer management and programmable event interrupts.

Technical Specifications

• Model: ABI-PMC-1
• Manufacturer: Abaco Systems / SBS
• Form Factor: PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC)
• Bus Standard: MIL-STD-1553A/B, dual-redundant single channel
• Operating Modes: Bus Controller (BC), 31 Remote Terminals (RT), Bus Monitor (BM)
• Data Architecture: Pointer-driven transmit and receive buffers with extensive programmable event interrupts
• Weight: Approximately 3.24 oz

– Key Features

• BC simulation supports linked-list command structures: BC-to-RT, RT-to-BC, RT-to-RT, mode code, broadcast, and time-delay block transmissions
• RT simulation via pointer tables linked to control data buffers
• Dual bus monitoring modes—Map and Sequential—with user-defined linked-list buffer management
• Time-stamp and double-buffer support for captured bus activity
• Optional 28-channel Discrete I/O
• Optional 4-channel RS-422 serial interface
• Optional 48-bit IRIG-B clock input for time-code synchronization

– Typical Applications

Laboratory integration, system simulation, airborne and ground test environments requiring 1553 protocol emulation across multiple node roles.

– Compatibility & Integration

Supports BusTools/1553-API and Core API software frameworks. Multiple firmware configurations available, including Full Function with DMA and B2 Protocol with DMA variants. Compatible with PMC carrier platforms such as the CPMC1 CompactPCI host.