QPCI-1553

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FOR LEGACY DESIGNS ONLY. See the QPCX-1553 for all new applications and designs: QPCX-1553.
The QPCI-1553 provides new levels of performance and flexibility for MIL-STD-1553A/B Notice II for PCI backplane form factors. Available in commercial and ruggedized versions with one, two or four dual-redundant channels, the QPCI-1553 includes abstract API (Application Programming Interface) software that reduces application development time. Standard features include 1 Mbyte of RAM per channel, 45-bit message time-tagging, triggers, extensive BC & RT link-list structures, error injection/detection, automatic/manual RT Status Bit, Mode Code responses, advanced BC functionality

This product is no longer recommended for new designs.
  • Multi-function and single-function versions
  • High-level API for Windows XP, 2000, Me, NT, 98, 95, Linux, Solaris, QNX, included
  • Simultaneous Bus Controller, 31 Remote Terminals and Bus Monitor
  • 1, 2, or 4 dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 A/B Notice II channels
  • Former Condor Product
  Type Title
Data Sheet QPCI-1553
Requires Authorization User Manual BusTools-1553/API Software User's Manual
v4.2
Requires Authorization User Manual BusTools/1553 API Software Reference Manual
v4.2
Requires Authorization User Manual MIL-STD-1553 Architecture Reference Guide
Requires Authorization User Manual MIL-STD-1553 Hardware Installation Manual
Requires Authorization User Manual MIL-STD-1553 Universal CORE Architecture Reference Manual
White Papers MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial
This guide provides an introduction to the MIL-STD-1553 data bus, its history, applications, and use.
White Papers QPCI to QPCX Migration Paper
Application Notes AN-014 Using the External RT Address Option with QPCI-1553, QPMC-1553, QCP-1553, Q104-1553, Q104-1553-P, or QVME-1553
Cabling Guide Avionics Cabling Guide
Configuration Guide Military Avionics Interfaces
Requires Authorization Firmware Upgrade Instructions 1553 Field Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Firmware updates using JAMPlayer and Flash Programmer 4.40
Requires Authorization Hardware Manual QPCI-1553 Installation Manual
Pin-Out Guide QPCI-1553 Connector Pin Assignments
Requires Authorization Software Reference BusTools/1553-API Software Reference Manual
Requires Authorization Software Release Notes Bustools/1553-API Release Notes 6.20
Version 6.20
Software BusTools/1553 Demo 6.52
Windows
Software BusTools/1553-API Example Code 1.0
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Integrity Installation 6.20
Integrity
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Linux Installation 6.20
Linux
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API LynxOS PowerPC Installation 6.20
LynxOS
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API LynxOS x86 Installation 6.20
LynxOS x86
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API QNX Installation 6.20
QNX
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Solaris Installation 6.20
Solaris 8, 9, & 10
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Windows and VxWorks Installation 6.20
Windows XP/2000/Me/NT/98/95 and VxWorks 5x/6x
Software CEI Probe - Diagnostic Tool 3.08
Windows
Requires Authorization Software JAMPlayer for QPCI-1553 4.40
Windows XP/2000/Me/NT/98/95
Requires Authorization Software LV-1553 5.90
Windows
Customer support contact info for this product is listed below by global region. All related documentation and software for this product are listed under the "Downloads" tab of this product page.

Primary Support

Goleta, CA
6769 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA 93117

Support Phone: 877-429-1553 option 4 or 805-965-8000 x4
Hour: 8am – 5pm PST
Support E-mail: avionics-support@gefanuc.com
For access to secure downloads, email avionics-sales@gefanuc.com


Europe, Middle East, Africa Support

Augsburg, Germany
Memminger Str. 14 D-86159
Augsburg,

Support Phone: +49 821 5034-170
Hour: Monday - Thrusday, excluding holidays from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET; Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Support E-mail: aug-support@gefanuc.com


Asia Pacific, Oceana Support

Tokyo, Japan
Akasaka Park Building, 5-2-20
Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-6112

Support Phone:
Support E-mail: support-apo.gefes@ge.com


  • CONQPMC-4 - Transitions from a SCSI-68 pin connector to eight CJ70 Twinax, 3 lug, 1553 cable jack ends and one D-Sub 50 pin connector for additional I/O.
  • CONQPMC-2 - Transitions from a SCSI-68 pin connector to four CJ70 Twinax, 3 lug, 1553 cable jack ends and one D-Sub 50 pin connector for additional I/O.
  • CONQPMC-1 - Transitions from a SCSI-68 pin connector to two CJ70 Twinax, 3 lug, 1553 cable jack ends and one D-Sub 50 pin connector for additional I/O.