GE Intelligent Platforms ASF-PCMCIA2 MIL-STD-1553 Interface ASF-PCMCIA2 is a flexible interface pro- Features Hardware Overview viding a single function, dual redundant • 1 dual redundant 1553 channel featuring GE bases the ASF interface upon an MIL-STD-1553 interface for PCMCIA. This 100% independent operation as one of advanced high-speed DSP, programmable Advanced Single Function (ASF) architec- the following: logic and dual port RAM. It delivers a highly ture provides independent operation as a - Bus Controller reliable hardware platform that is feature Bus Controller (BC), Remote Terminal (RT), or - Remote Terminal rich and user friendly. Through the 128 kB dual function Bus Monitoring (BM). The MRT - Dual Function Bus Monitor of dual port RAM, the host processor has option allows multiple RT capability. The ASF- access to set up, monitor, and change the • Bus Controller PCMCIA2 interface equips the PC bus system - Programmable frame lists 1553 interface data structures at any time. with 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. • RT Functionality programmable event interrupts. - RT level protocol selection Software Support Overview - RT definition tables BC simulation structures consist of linked lists - Programmable response time GE distributed software includes host proces- of 1553 command messages: BC-to-RT, RT- - Optional multiple RT support sor device drivers to the dual port control and to-BC, RT-to-RT, mode code, broadcast and data structures as well as an application layer • Bus Monitor time delay block transmissions. We define RT to these structures. GE also provides low-level - Map monitoring simulation as a simple series of pointers to RT - Sequential monitoring drivers for most operating systems, and the definition tables. The RT definition tables in - Time stamped Integrated Avionics Library with source code, turn point to control data buffers. We define - Double buffered with the interface at no additional cost. the bus activity we want to monitor in both - Error tables the Map and Sequential monitoring modes. - Definable monitoring This provides user defined linked lists of data • 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 host processor can read at any time. • Software Support - Complimentary drivers for most operating systems - Integrated Avionics Library, including source code ASF-PCMCIA2 MIL-STD-1553 Interface PCMCIA Functionality • Mechanical: Type II PCMCIA Specifications - Length 3.38” Height 2.12” • PCMCIA bus - Thickness 0.2” ASF Functionality: Bus Controller (BC) • D16 transfer modes • BC retry • Memory mapped Software and Documentation Support • Minor frame timing and message scheduling • Port addressing • Low-level drivers for most operating systems • Intermessage gap selectable • Selectable interrupt request • Integrated Avionics Library with source code • Programmable delay gaps and null BC blocks ® • Borland and Microsoft C Compiler compatible Interface Connections • Multiple BC data buffers in a linked list structure • Hardware and Integrated Avionics Library docu- • Coupling harness • Programmable RT no-response time-out mentation included on CD. Hard copies of the • Coupling harness to bus and I/O connectors documentation are available upon request. Remote Terminal (RT) • BJ77F Triax connector to 1553 bus • RT and all subaddresses supported • Strain relief connector included Customer Support • Transmit/Receive buffers for each subaddress • Two-year warranty Interface Card Specifications • Multiple RT data buffers in a linked list structure • Extended warranties available • Maximum power consumption: • Programmable RT response time and no- • Driver and library upgrades - 5 V @ 750 mA response selection • Over 18 operating systems supported on • Standard commercial operating temperature: 0°C to various platforms +60°C; ≤ 95% rH non-condensing Map Monitoring • Multiple linked buffers for each transmit/ receive subaddress • Mapped buffers read by host processor as Configurations time permits • Number of buffers per transmit/receive subaddress is programmable or user definable to account for Model Number Configuration various host speeds ASF-PCM2-1/R Single Channel 1553 to PMC interface Sequential Monitoring • Host driver selected messages are double buffered MRT Multiple RT capability (add /MRT to product number) • Messages time stamped with a 1 µs 32-bit clock or optional 48-bit IRIG-B clock • Standard firmware performs broad error monitoring • Comprehensive error table readable at any time by host processor Self Test • Power-up test with status register report • BIT-RAM and encoder/decoder test • Run-time health status register • Unit Test application for 1553 bus functionality 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-1393