Embedded Avionics Interfaces
Solve challenging avionics interfacing problems on aircraft, UAVs, and ground mobile platforms with Ballard embedded Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices. These versatile interface cards provide flexibility, performance, and value. They install easily and enable embedded systems and computers to communicate with avionics databus networks.
Models are available with a choice of protocols (including MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429/717/708), channel counts, and capabilities for use on industry-standard host platforms.
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Mini PCI Express Interface Cards
ME1000 Family
When space is at an absolute premium, get proven COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) avionics interface cards that fit your application and minimize program risk. The Ballard ME1000 family of Mini PCI Express® (mPCIe) cards from Astronics is the ultimate low-SWaP embedded I/O solution.Ballard ME1000 mPCIe cards enable space-constrained embedded systems to interface with avionics databuses, providing the capability to reliably communicate with, analyze, simulate, and monitor avionics equipment and s...show more -
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PMC and XMC Avionics Interface Cards
Mx5 Series
Ballard Mx5 Series Avionics Interface Cards enable embedded systems to communicate with, simulate, test, and monitor avionics equipment and systems. These rugged cards are available in both XMC and PMC standards with a choice of front or rear I/O configurations. Mx5 high-performance mezzanine cards efficiently manage fully loaded databuses with ease. On-board protocol processors handle all databus activity, freeing the host for application-specific processing. 64 MB ECC (error correction) memory...show more -
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Avionics Interface Cards
PC/104
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.
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PMC Ethernet Switch Cards
MPR-ES-1
The Ballard MPR-ES-1 is a full-featured Ethernet switch PMC card. It features 8 fast switch ports and one GigE switch/uplink port brought to the card's P14 rear I/O connector. A second GigE port provides a direct host connection through an on-board Ethernet controller (NIC). The MPR-ES-1 operates as a simple unmanaged switch by default, or can be fully managed to control complex switch operations and gather detailed statistical data.The CCPMC form factor allows easy integration with modern embedded computers, including VME, VME-64, cPCI, and VPX systems. Low power consumption and high MTBF ratings make the MPR-ES-1 an ideal choice for rugged, high-availability systems.
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Service And Structure Solutions
Reduce your costs and speed your time to market with the experienced, responsive innovation of Astronics. Astronics serves as your expert resource for engineering, producing, certifying, and installing your next-gen technology on your aircraft. Around the world, airlines, airframe manufacturers, and completion centers rely on us to deliver technologies, structures, and systems that ensure the safety, connectivity, and even the VIP experience for passengers and crew.
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USB to Avionics Interface Boards
Ballard compact and rugged databus interface boards provide an easy USB alternative to traditional embedded card types, while delivering the benefits of small size and light weight. These boards are the Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) for our popular USB interface products (both USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 models). Each USB model can be ordered without the enclosure so the board can be used in embedded applications. These compact and rugged units provide robust, low power interfaces for MIL-STD-1553, EBR 1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 717 and ARINC 708. The boards link these avionics databuses to widely-available USB ports, which supply all needed power.
