The Astronics/Ballard Technology USB 1553 Portable USB Interface is a compact, bus-powered device for MIL-STD-1553 communication, simulation, testing, and monitoring. It connects via USB 2.0 to host computers without requiring external power, making it ideal for laboratory and field deployment. The interface supports Bus Controller, Bus Monitor, and Remote Terminal configurations with dual-redundant channels, protocol error injection, and 48-bit hardware time-tagging at 1µs resolution.
Technical Specifications
• MIL-STD-1553 Channels: Dual-redundant Bus A and Bus B support
• Functional Modes: Bus Controller (BC), Bus Monitor (BM), up to 32 Remote Terminals (RTs); single-function channels software-configurable; multi-function channels support simultaneous BC, BM, and RT operation with protocol error injection
• On-board Memory: 32 MB
• Avionics Discrete I/O: 8 avionics-level discretes
• Time Synchronization: IRIG time synchronization and generation (IRIG A/B PWM and AM)
• Time-tagging: 48-bit hardware, 1µs resolution
• Interface: USB 2.0, bus-powered from single USB port
• Operating Temperature: -40 to +85°C
• Storage Temperature: -55 to +100°C
• Dimensions: 3.0 x 4.45 x 0.97 inches (76 x 113 x 25 mm)
• Weight: Under 5 oz (140 g)
• Connectors: HD44F D-Sub I/O with secure locking design
• Case Options: Black or flight test orange
• Compliance: RoHS compliant
– Key Features
• No external power supply required; operates entirely from USB bus power
• Plug and Play and Hot Swap support for rapid deployment and computer transfers
• Protocol error injection on multi-function channels for advanced testing scenarios
• Message data transmission, reception, scheduling, recording, and time-tagging
• Maximum data throughput on all 1553 channels
– Typical Applications
Avionics integration testing, databus simulation and monitoring, discrete I/O control, field troubleshooting, and real-time 1553 protocol validation.
– Compatibility & Integration
• Compatible with modern PC laptops, desktops, and tablet computers
• BTIDriver API: Universal API for C/C++, C#, and other languages; application code migrates to other Ballard devices
• CoPilot Software: Optional interactive tools for databus test, analysis, and simulation with virtual displays, flexible monitoring, and scripting engine
