Protocols
Excalibur Systems provides a large selection of board level products for test & simulation, as well as, the embedded environment. Choose from a number of avionic protocols under platforms such as, USB/Ethernet, PC/104, PMC, PCI, Compact PCI, VME and VXI.
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Multi Protocol Boards
The EXC-4000 carrier board series was developed to meet the needs of avionic testers for multi-protocol integrated, digital bus testing. Modules may be selected out of a growing list which currently includes MIL-STD-1553/1760, MMSI, H009, ARINC-429, ARINC-708/453, Serial (232/422/485), Discrete and CAN bus. Additionally, an IRIG B decoder implements a global time stamp relative to the IRIG B pulses. The need for higher density, different protocols, and multi-channel on one integrated test card has made the EXC-4000 series very successful.
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Multi Protocol 4000 Modules
The M4K module can be one of many protocols that is used on a variety of platforms for the 4000 Multi Protocol Board.
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Multi Protocol 8000 Modules
The M8K module can be one of many protocols that is used on a variety of platforms for the 8000 Multi Protocol Board.
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Boards
MIL-STD-1553
The MIL-STD-1553 multi function interface cards are compatible with all common variations of MIL-STD-1553 and provides a wide range of features normally found only on full size testers. The card can operate simultaneously as a Bus Controller (BC) and/or multiple (up to 32) Remote Terminals (RT), or as a Triggerable Bus Monitor. The card supports error injection and detection.
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MIL-STD-1760
The MIL-STD-1760 interface card is compatible with all common variations of MIL-STD-1760 and provides a wide range of features normally found only on full size testers. The cards can operate simultaneously as a Bus Controller and/or multiple (up to 32) Remote Terminals, or as a Triggerable Bus Monitor. The card supports Checksum, SRQ bit and Header Words as well as error injection and error detection.
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Mini Munitions Store Interface
MMSI
Mini Munitions Store Interface (MMSI) (EBR 1553) modules support up to 8 MMSI hub ports and composite Bus Monitor output using the M4KMMSI module. Each module can operate in one of three modes of operation: Remote Terminal, Bus Controller/Concurrent-RT/Concurrent Monitor, and Bus Monitor.
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H009 Modules
M4KH009 modules can operate as a Central Computer Complex (CCC) and/or up to sixteen Peripheral Units (PUs) simultaneously, or as a Bus Monitor. In addition, a Concurrent Bus Monitor enables concurrent monitoring of the bus during CCC and PU simulation. The module also supports error injection and detection, and all control parameters and data may be updated in real time. Note: The M4KH009 Module is a "double size" module, and occupies two vertically adjacent sockets in the EXC-4000 carrier Board.
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ARINC-429
Aeronautical Radio INC (ARINC) is an organization composed of major airlines and airplane manufacturers, which promotes standardization within aircraft equipment. To facilitate this end ARINC puts out specifications describing communications busses as well as certain types of avionics systems. One of the more popular busses used in commercial aircraft today is the ARINC-429 bus.
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ARINC-708
The Weather Radar protocol consists of 1600-bit ARINC-708 words, which, when interpreted and plotted together, form a picture of weather patterns in the surrounding area. The various weather conditions are indicated by the colors displayed.
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ARINC-717 Bus
The ARINC 717 bus defines the communication between DFDAU(Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit) and the DFDR(Digital Flight Data Recorder). The Data over the bus is a collection of all various data to be recorded.
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Avionics Communications Bus
ARINC-664 p7 (AFDX)
ARINC-664 p7 (AFDX) is an avionics communications bus that has been mandated by both Boeing and Airbus for use in new civilian avionics designs. The following tutorial provides a brief introduction to the central features of AFDX.
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Serial (RS-232/422/485) Module for Multi Protocol 4000 Boards
Serial Module for Multi Protocol 4000 BoardsNOTE: The M4KSerial module is now a Legacy product. All new projects should use the M4KSerialPlus module (these modules are not compatible)
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Discrete Module for Multi Protocol 4000 Boards
Discrete Module for Multi Protocol 4000 BoardsThe M4KDiscrete is an interface module for the multimode, multiprotocol Excalibur EXC-4000 family of carrier boards. The M4KDiscrete provides a complete solution for developing and testing discrete voltage-level interfaces.The module contains control I/O registers that may be accessed in real time. The module supports 20 discretes. The user can set each discrete:• Either as input or output.• Either to TTL (0 – 5V) or Avionics (0 – 32V) voltage levels and• Either enable or disable external debounceOutput discretes are open collector, capable of handling up to 32V with a maximum current of 100 mA each. There is a 4092 word FIFO, capable of storing 1023 Discrete entries containing the discrete data and Time tags.
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CAN Bus & ARINC-825 (825CAN)
The 825CAN module is an intelligent multichannel ARINC 825 (CAN bus) interface module for the multiprotocol Excalibur 4000 & 8000 family of carrier boards. The module supports up to ten ARINC-825 channels. In receive mode, the module stores all or selected messages with status and Time Tag information appended to each message. In transmit mode, the module operates via a transmit Bandwidth Frame which allows scheduling of data transmissions and reduces the need for host computer intervention.
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Data Acquisition Device A2D / D2A
General Features10 DAC channels5 ADC channelsDifferential or single ended IOs Full scale bipolar or unipolar signaling
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Power Supply
EXC-PSM104P85S
The EXC-PSM104P85S is an isolated DC power supply specifically designed to provide reliable power for highly demanding PC104-Plus imbedded applications. The EXC-PSM104P85S has a wide input voltage range while providing robust and reliable power for embedded and industrial motherboards. The power supply is also fully compliant with MIL-STD-704A and E, MIL-STD-1275B and MIL-STD-461E.The EXC- PSM104P85S has totally independent safety features including input undervoltage lock-out, output overvoltage protection, output current limit protection, and temperature protection. Additionally, the Soft-Start function limits inrush current during startup.
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Ethernet
The M4K-ETH is an intelligent Gigabit Ethernet interface module for the multiprotocol Excalibur 4000 family of carrier boards (only 64 bit versions). The module supports 10Mhz, 100Mhz and 1Ghz Full Duplex UDP/IP Ethernet.The receive channels allow for the storage of all packets to all MAC and IP addresses with status and Time Tag information appended to each packet. The receivers allow for filtering based on MAC address, IP address and UDP port. The transmit channels enable the user to define a Bus list which controls timing and order of packets without host intervention or immediate mode which enables the host to transmit packets at will.
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Isolated DC Power Supply for PC104-PCI Express Embedded Applications
EXC-PSM104PCIe
The EXC-PSM104PCIe is an isolated DC power supply specifically designed to provide reliable power for highly demanding PC104-PCI Express embedded applications. The EXC-PSM104PCIe has a wide input voltage range while providing robust and reliable power for embedded and industrial motherboards. The power supply is also fully compliant with MIL-STD-704A and E, MIL-STD-1275B and MIL-STD-461E.The EXC- PSM104PCIe has totally independent safety features including input undervoltage lock-out, output overvoltage protection, output current limit protection, and temperature protection. Additionally, the Soft-Start function limits inrush current during startup.
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Multi-Protocol Board
EXC-8000cPCI
The board supports up to 6 modules, and each module represents an independent test and simulation device. Most modules are based on existing Excalibur products such as the 1553 Px family and the ARINC429 RxTx.
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Multi Protocol Boards
The EXC-4000 carrier board series was developed to meet the needs of avionic testers for multi-protocol integrated, digital bus testing. Modules may be selected out of a growing list which currently includes MIL-STD-1553/1760, MMSI, H009, ARINC-429, ARINC-708/453, Serial (232/422/485), Discrete and CAN bus. Additionally, an IRIG B decoder implements a global time stamp relative to the IRIG B pulses. The need for higher density, different protocols, and multi-channel on one integrated test card has made the EXC-4000 series very successful.
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Multi Protocol 4000 Modules
The M4K module can be one of many protocols that is used on a variety of platforms for the 4000 Multi Protocol Board.
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Multi Protocol 8000 Modules
The M8K module can be one of many protocols that is used on a variety of platforms for the 8000 Multi Protocol Board.
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Boards
MIL-STD-1760
The MIL-STD-1760 interface card is compatible with all common variations of MIL-STD-1760 and provides a wide range of features normally found only on full size testers. The cards can operate simultaneously as a Bus Controller and/or multiple (up to 32) Remote Terminals, or as a Triggerable Bus Monitor. The card supports Checksum, SRQ bit and Header Words as well as error injection and error detection.
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Mini Munitions Store Interface
MMSI
Mini Munitions Store Interface (MMSI) (EBR 1553) modules support up to 8 MMSI hub ports and composite Bus Monitor output using the M4KMMSI module. Each module can operate in one of three modes of operation: Remote Terminal, Bus Controller/Concurrent-RT/Concurrent Monitor, and Bus Monitor.
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H009 Modules
M4KH009 modules can operate as a Central Computer Complex (CCC) and/or up to sixteen Peripheral Units (PUs) simultaneously, or as a Bus Monitor. In addition, a Concurrent Bus Monitor enables concurrent monitoring of the bus during CCC and PU simulation. The module also supports error injection and detection, and all control parameters and data may be updated in real time. Note: The M4KH009 Module is a "double size" module, and occupies two vertically adjacent sockets in the EXC-4000 carrier Board.
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ARINC-429
Aeronautical Radio INC (ARINC) is an organization composed of major airlines and airplane manufacturers, which promotes standardization within aircraft equipment. To facilitate this end ARINC puts out specifications describing communications busses as well as certain types of avionics systems. One of the more popular busses used in commercial aircraft today is the ARINC-429 bus.
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ARINC-708
The Weather Radar protocol consists of 1600-bit ARINC-708 words, which, when interpreted and plotted together, form a picture of weather patterns in the surrounding area. The various weather conditions are indicated by the colors displayed.
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ARINC-717 Bus
The ARINC 717 bus defines the communication between DFDAU(Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit) and the DFDR(Digital Flight Data Recorder). The Data over the bus is a collection of all various data to be recorded.
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Avionics Communications Bus
ARINC-664 p7 (AFDX)
ARINC-664 p7 (AFDX) is an avionics communications bus that has been mandated by both Boeing and Airbus for use in new civilian avionics designs. The following tutorial provides a brief introduction to the central features of AFDX.
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Serial (RS-232/422/485) Module for Multi Protocol 4000 Boards
Serial Module for Multi Protocol 4000 BoardsNOTE: The M4KSerial module is now a Legacy product. All new projects should use the M4KSerialPlus module (these modules are not compatible)
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Discrete Module for Multi Protocol 4000 Boards
Discrete Module for Multi Protocol 4000 BoardsThe M4KDiscrete is an interface module for the multimode, multiprotocol Excalibur EXC-4000 family of carrier boards. The M4KDiscrete provides a complete solution for developing and testing discrete voltage-level interfaces.The module contains control I/O registers that may be accessed in real time. The module supports 20 discretes. The user can set each discrete:• Either as input or output.• Either to TTL (0 – 5V) or Avionics (0 – 32V) voltage levels and• Either enable or disable external debounceOutput discretes are open collector, capable of handling up to 32V with a maximum current of 100 mA each. There is a 4092 word FIFO, capable of storing 1023 Discrete entries containing the discrete data and Time tags.
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CAN Bus & ARINC-825 (825CAN)
The 825CAN module is an intelligent multichannel ARINC 825 (CAN bus) interface module for the multiprotocol Excalibur 4000 & 8000 family of carrier boards. The module supports up to ten ARINC-825 channels. In receive mode, the module stores all or selected messages with status and Time Tag information appended to each message. In transmit mode, the module operates via a transmit Bandwidth Frame which allows scheduling of data transmissions and reduces the need for host computer intervention.
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Data Acquisition Device A2D / D2A
General Features10 DAC channels5 ADC channelsDifferential or single ended IOs Full scale bipolar or unipolar signaling
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Power Supply
EXC-PSM104P85S
The EXC-PSM104P85S is an isolated DC power supply specifically designed to provide reliable power for highly demanding PC104-Plus imbedded applications. The EXC-PSM104P85S has a wide input voltage range while providing robust and reliable power for embedded and industrial motherboards. The power supply is also fully compliant with MIL-STD-704A and E, MIL-STD-1275B and MIL-STD-461E.The EXC- PSM104P85S has totally independent safety features including input undervoltage lock-out, output overvoltage protection, output current limit protection, and temperature protection. Additionally, the Soft-Start function limits inrush current during startup.
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Ethernet
The M4K-ETH is an intelligent Gigabit Ethernet interface module for the multiprotocol Excalibur 4000 family of carrier boards (only 64 bit versions). The module supports 10Mhz, 100Mhz and 1Ghz Full Duplex UDP/IP Ethernet.The receive channels allow for the storage of all packets to all MAC and IP addresses with status and Time Tag information appended to each packet. The receivers allow for filtering based on MAC address, IP address and UDP port. The transmit channels enable the user to define a Bus list which controls timing and order of packets without host intervention or immediate mode which enables the host to transmit packets at will.
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Isolated DC Power Supply for PC104-PCI Express Embedded Applications
EXC-PSM104PCIe
The EXC-PSM104PCIe is an isolated DC power supply specifically designed to provide reliable power for highly demanding PC104-PCI Express embedded applications. The EXC-PSM104PCIe has a wide input voltage range while providing robust and reliable power for embedded and industrial motherboards. The power supply is also fully compliant with MIL-STD-704A and E, MIL-STD-1275B and MIL-STD-461E.The EXC- PSM104PCIe has totally independent safety features including input undervoltage lock-out, output overvoltage protection, output current limit protection, and temperature protection. Additionally, the Soft-Start function limits inrush current during startup.
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Multi-Protocol Board
EXC-8000cPCI
The board supports up to 6 modules, and each module represents an independent test and simulation device. Most modules are based on existing Excalibur products such as the 1553 Px family and the ARINC429 RxTx.
