GE Intelligent Platforms ASF-cPCI MIL-STD-1553 Interface ASF-cPCI is a flexible interface providing a Features Hardware Overview single function, dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 • 1 or 2 dual redundant 1553 channels GE bases the ASF interface upon an interface to the cPCI backplane. This featuring 100% independent operation as advanced high-speed DSP, programmable Advanced Single Function (ASF) architecture one of the following: logic and dual port RAM. It delivers a highly provides independent operation as a Bus - Bus Controller reliable hardware platform that is feature rich Controller (BC), Remote Terminal (RT), or dual - Remote Terminal and user friendly. Through the 128 kB of dual function Bus Monitoring (BM). The MRT option - Dual Function Bus Monitor port RAM per channel, the host processor has allows multiple RT capability. The ASF-cPCI access to set up, monitor, and change the • Bus Controller interface equips the cPCI bus system with - Programmable frame lists 1553 interface data structures at any time. a complete 1553 interface. This includes - BC-RT, RT-BC, RT-RT Link-list memory architecture allows the user 1553A/1553B selections, pointer-driven - Mode codes, broadcasts, and time delays to structure interface memory usage for the transmit and receive buffers and extensive maximum in flexibility and usefulness. GE • RT Functionality programmable event interrupts. supplies the ASF-cPCI in a 3U form factor for - RT level protocol selection the single channel version, and in 6U form for - RT definition tables BC simulation structures consist of linked lists the dual channel version. - Programmable response time of 1553 command messages: BC-to-RT, RT- - Optional multiple RT support to-BC, RT-to-RT, mode code, broadcast and Software Support Overview • Bus Monitor time delay block transmissions. We define RT GE distributed software includes host proces- - Map monitoring simulation as a simple series of pointers to RT - Sequential monitoring sor device drivers to the dual port control and definition tables. The RT definition tables in - Time stamped data structures as well as an application layer turn point to control data buffers. We define - Double buffered to these structures. GE also provides low-level the bus activity we want to monitor in both - Error tables drivers for most operating systems, and the the Map and Sequential monitoring modes. - Definable monitoring Integrated Avionics Library with source code, This provides user defined linked lists of data with the interface at no additional cost. • Architecture buffers and sequential 1553 activity. The - On-the-fly data structures user can time stamp and/or double buffer - BC and RT linked lists the 1553 activity. Both monitoring modes - High-speed DSP perform broad error monitoring. They also - Flexible memory structure provide a comprehensive error table that the - Flash memory host processor can read at any time. - Variable voltage 1553 transceivers • Software Support - Complimentary drivers for most operating systems - Integrated Avionics Library, including source code ASF-cPCI MIL-STD-1553 Interface cPCI Functionality • Mechanical: Specifications - Single channel • cPCI bus is PICMG 2.0-D2.13 compliant - Eurocard 3U ASF Functionality: Bus Controller (BC) • 50 MB per second maximum transfer rate - Length 6.3” Height 3.9” • BC retry • 16-bit and 32-bit transfer modes - Dual channel • Minor frame timing and message scheduling • Memory mapped - Eurocard 6U • Intermessage gap selectable • Programmable DMA controller - Length .3” Height 9.2” • Programmable delay gaps and null BC blocks • I/O mapped to cPCI J2 • Multiple BC data buffers in a linked list structure • On-board firmware storage via Flash memory Software and Documentation Support • Programmable RT no-response time-out • Low-level drivers for most operating systems Interface Connections • Integrated Avionics Library with source code Remote Terminals (RT) • DB44F to coupling harness - Single: CA-2088 ® • Borland and Microsoft C Compiler compatible • RT and all subaddresses supported • Coupling harness to bus and I/O connectors • Hardware and Integrated Avionics Library docu- • Transmit/Receive buffers for each subaddress • DB15F I/O connector mentation included on CD. Hard copies of the • Multiple RT data buffers in a linked list structure • BJ77F Triax connector to 1553 bus documentation are available upon request. • Programmable RT response time and no- Interface Card Specifications response selection Customer Support • Maximum power consumption (98% bus activity): • Two-year warranty Map Monitoring - Single channel 5 V @ 1.0 A, 12 V @ 125 mA • Extended warranties available - Dual channel 5 V @ 1.5 A, 12 V @ 250 mA • Multiple linked buffers for each transmit/ • Driver and library upgrades receive subaddress • Standard commercial operating temperature: 0°C to • Over 18 operating systems supported on +60°C; ≤ 95% rH non-condensing • Mapped buffers read by host processor as various platforms time permits • Number of buffers per transmit/receive subaddress is programmable or user definable to account for Configurations various host speeds Sequential Monitoring Model Number Configuration • Host driver selected messages are double buffered • Messages time stamped with a 1 µs 32-bit clock or optional 48-bit IRIG-B clock ASF-cPCI3U-1 Single Channel 1553 to cPCI interface, 3U form factor • Standard firmware performs broad error monitoring • Comprehensive error table readable at any time by ASF-cPCI6U-2 Dual Channel 1553 to cPCI interface, 6U form factor host processor IRIG IRIG B Time Receiver (add /I to product number) Self Test • Power-up test with status register report MRT Multiple RT capability (add /MRT to product number) • BIT-RAM and encoder/decoder test • Run-time health status register • Unit Test application for 1553 bus functionality Inputs/Outputs • Bi-directional external trigger • IRIG clock input (optional) • Variable voltage 1553 outputs: 0-22 V p-p • External TTL/RS-422 system clock input About GE Intelligent Platforms GE Intelligent Platforms, a General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is an experienced high-performance technology company and a global provider of hardware, software, services, and expertise in automation and embedded computing. We offer a unique foundation of agile, advanced and ultra-reliable technology that provides customers a sustainable advantage in the industries they serve, including energy, water, consumer packaged goods, government and defense, and telecommunications. GE Intelligent Platforms is a worldwide company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and is part of GE Home and Business Solutions. For more information, visit www.ge-ip.com. GE Intelligent Platforms Contact Information Americas: 1 800 433 2682 or 1 434 978 5100 Global regional phone numbers are listed by location on our web site at www.ge-ip.com/contact www.ge-ip.com ©2010 GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brands or names are property of their respective holders. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 01.10 GFA-1381