ARINC-429 Interface Module
Falcon series PMC ARINC-429 Interface Module provides a rugged interface to
ARINC-429 avionics data buses in a PMC mezzanine form factor.
ARINC-429 avionics data buses in a PMC mezzanine form factor.
Rugged SOSA aligned SBC for Defense and aerospace systems
Key Features
PMC card with ARINC 429 bus controller/receiver interfaces
Four ARINC-429 receive channels and two transmit channels
Software-configurable high-speed or low-speed operation for each channel
Onboard dedicated ARINC 429 protocol controller offloads parsing/queuing
PCI interface to host (32-bit, 33/66 MHz) for data exchange and control
Front-panel I/O or rear Pn4 routing for ARINC signals (with line drivers)
Ruggedized for extended temperature and vibration typical of avionics environments
- Driver support for VxWorks, Linux to facilitate integration
Overview
- It offloads the host system by handling multiple ARINC-429 communication channels, enabling integration of avionics subsystems and sensors.
- This module allows military and aerospace platforms to communicate with avionics equipment using the ARINC-429 protocol under harsh conditions.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Processor & Chipset | ARINC 429 controller chipset with integrated protocol engine (Exar or similar) |
| Memory | Internal FIFO buffers for each ARINC channel (to store messages) |
| I/O Interfaces | 14 × ARINC-429 receive ports; 2 × ARINC-429 transmit ports (10 Kb/s or 100 Kb/s selectable); ARINC I/O via front 78-pin connector or rear I/O |
| Expansion slots | PMC form factor, uses one PMC site on host board |
| Power | 5 V from PCI (consumption ~7 W) |
| Environmental | -40 °C to +85 °C operation; built for high altitude, shock, and vibration per MIL-STD-810 |
| Compliance | PMC IEEE 1386 compliant; ARINC 429 standard compatible |
Application Areas
Avionics data bus integration for aircraft systems (flight control, navigation, sensors)
Flight simulation and avionics test equipment requiring ARINC-429 communications
Aircraft and UAV mission system interfacing for legacy avionics components
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