ME1000

• 1 or 2 MIL-STD-1553 channels
• 8 Avionics Discrete I/O (6 in/2 out)
• 2 Differential Discrete I/O (1 in/1 out)
• Operating Temperature: -40 to 85°C

When space is at an absolute premium, get proven COTS avionics interface cards that fit your application and minimize program risk. The ME1000 family of Mini PCI Express® cards from Astronics Ballard Technology is the ultimate low-SWaP embedded solution.

Small Size
Interface in more places with one of the industry’s smallest form factor modules.

Large I/O
Do more with the most I/O in a mPCIe card, including 1553, serial, discrete, and IRIG.

Huge Value
Get Ballard's reliable designs, long life, and industry-leading customer support.

Miniature Databus Interfaces
ME1000 mPCIe cards enable space-constrained embedded systems to interface with MIL-STD-1553 avionics databuses. These rugged cards provide the capability to reliably communicate with and monitor avionics equipment and systems. These feature-rich cards include 1 or 2 dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels, along with avionics discrete I/O and IRIG signals. RS-422/485 Serial is optionally available.

Key Features:

• 1 or 2 dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels
• Rugged Extended Temperature Design
• Single- or Multi-function MIL-STD-1553 models
• IRIG A/B PWM and AM
• Avionics Discrete I/O: 6 inputs and 2 outputs
• Differential Discrete I/O
• RS-422/485 Serial
• Easy-to-use software interface
• RoHS compliant
• Optional conformal coating

High Reliability
ME1000 interface cards use Ballard’s time-tested 5th generation avionics protocol engine, a large 32 MB built-in memory, and high-performance bus mastering capability. All models include 8 avionics level input/output discretes (6 inputs/2 outputs), differential discretes (1 input/1 output), and IRIG time synchronization/generation. Extended temperature range is standard and conformal coating is an option.

Concurrent Multi-Function MIL-STD-1553 Operation
Like all Astronics Ballard Technology MIL-STD-1553 multi-function cards, the ME1000 provides full concurrent Bus Controller (BC), Remote Terminal (RT), and Bus Monitor operation. In addition, multi-function features protocol error injection (word, gap, and message errors). If concurrent operation is not required, Ballard's cost-effective single-function cards provide BC/RT/Monitor operation separately.

Flexible Connection
The miniature size of the card allows installation in the smallest of systems, and the choice of horizontal or vertical I/O connector ensures you can make the most of the limited space available. In addition, the cost-effective connector style on the ME1000 means a lower price tag for your mating connectors, keeping your overall system costs low.

Robust Software Capabilities
Users can develop their own software applications with the included BTIDriver™ API. With only a few function calls, a program can operate the interface card and process messages to and from the avionics databuses. Functions include routines for transmitting, receiving, scheduling, recording, time-tagging, and manipulating data. The interface card can use applications developed for other Ballard devices; code migrates seamlessly from BTIDriver compatible devices.