The Curtiss-Wright CBL-185-IPM-009 is a break-out cable for the VPX6-185 Rear Transition Module, engineered to access Inter-Process Messaging (IPM) signals in Mode 8 (single MIL-STD-1553) and Mode 9 (dual MIL-STD-1553) configurations. The cable breaks out MIL-STD-1553 data buses, configuration inputs, serial communication ports, and discrete I/O signals to enable testing, development, and system integration of VPX6-185-based applications.
## Technical Specifications
• **Product:** Curtiss-Wright CBL-185-IPM-009 Break-Out Cable
• **Target Module:** VPX6-185 RTM (Rear Transition Module)
• **Supported Modes:** Mode 8 (single MIL-STD-1553) and Mode 9 (dual MIL-STD-1553)
## Key Features
• Transformer-coupled MIL-STD-1553 signal branches with separate connectors for each bus
• MIL-STD-1553 configuration input access
• Two RS-232/422/485 serial communication ports
• 25-pin female D-sub connector for TTL discrete I/O signals
• Multi-signal connectivity from single RTM interface
## Typical Applications
The CBL-185-IPM-009 supports avionics and defense systems requiring parallel MIL-STD-1553 bus architecture, serial telemetry interfaces, and distributed discrete control signals. It facilitates bench-level testing of VPX6-185 modules in dual-redundancy or single-bus configurations.
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for Curtiss-Wright VPX6-185 RTM modules. The cable exposes IPM signals from the rear transition interface, allowing direct connection to external test equipment, control systems, and data acquisition platforms without requiring additional adapters or signal conditioning.
