The Alta Data Technologies ENET2-1553-2F is a dual-channel MIL-STD-1553 interface module that bridges 1553 data bus communications to Ethernet-based systems. Housed in a compact, rugged 13.5 × 3.7 × 4 cm package weighing approximately 200 grams, this module delivers real-time IP/UDP connectivity with <10 µsec latency to 1553 buffers, making it suitable for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications demanding reliable, time-critical data transfer.
Technical Specifications
MIL-STD-1553 Interface
• Dual independent, redundant (A/B) channels supporting MIL-STD-1553A and MIL-STD-1553B
• Full Bus Controller (BC), multiple Remote Terminal (mRT), and Bus Monitor (BM) operation modes
• 64-bit time tags with 20 ns resolution and full error injection/detection
• A/D signal capture on first channel for troubleshooting and cybersecurity modeling
• Sequential and RT mapped monitor modes with autostart for 1553 UDP broadcasts
• Hardware triggering on input and output
Ethernet Connectivity
• 10/100/1000 Mbps IP/UDP real-time Ethernet bridge to 1553
• Auto BM Mode for 1553-to-Ethernet bridging
• <10 µsec latency from UDP receive/transmit requests to 1553 buffers
• IP fragmentation not supported
Power & Environmental
• 5–30 V DC input; 400–700 mA typical at 5 V, 900 mA maximum
• Optional IEEE 802.3af PoE Type 1 support; USB power capable (1000+ mA source)
• Operating temperature to +55°C ambient (with PoE option)
• EU and China RoHS compliant; MIL-STD-1760 startup compatible
Physical
• Glenair Mighty Mouse connectors (e.g., 801-011-02M10-26PA/B mates)
– Key Features
• AltaCore FPGA protocol engine and AltaAPI software interface for code portability
• AltaAPI available for Windows, .NET, LabVIEW, ANSI C, and Linux
• SAE AS4111 5.2 RT Validation support
• Optional AltaRTVal protocol validation and AltaView Analyzer tools
– Typical Applications
Aerospace test systems, defense platform integration, industrial real-time monitoring, protocol validation labs, and deployed field instrumentation requiring MIL-STD-1553 bridging to modern Ethernet infrastructure.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for cross-platform application deployment with minimal code changes. Compatible with standard Alta card implementations; AltaAPI enables direct portability across hardware configurations.
