We do partner with Avionics Interface Technologies (AIT) a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance flight modules, test and simulation modules, embedded solutions, databus analyzers, and support systems for both the commercial aerospace and defense industries. Our field-proven modules support MIL-STD-1553A/B, MIL-STD-1760E, ARINC 429, ARINC 615A, Combination MIL-STD-1553/ARINC 429, ARINC 664, and Fibre Channel.
AIT has gained the reputation for having the most technologically capable products with quick delivery times, high reliability, and unprecedented support. Our wide market acceptance stems from quality products and services worldwide. Expert pre- and post-sales technical support comes as part of the AIT solution. In cooperation with AIT we provide optimized in-country service and support for all your avionics flight, test, and simulation requirements.
AIT MIL-STD-1553 PRODUCTS
MIL-STD-1553B is the military specification defining a Digital Time Division
Command/Response Multiplexed Data Bus. The 1553 databus is a dual-redundant, bidirectional, Manchester II encoded databus with a high bit error reliability. All bus communications are controlled and initiated by a main bus controller. Remote terminal devices attached to the bus respond to controller commands. MIL-STD-1553B defines specifications for terminal device operation and coupling, word structure and format, messaging protocol and electrical characteristics.
AIT’s MIL-STD-1553 hardware modules for PXI, PCI, PCI Express, VME, and VXI provide advanced features and functionality to support even the most demanding test and simulation applications.
KEY FEATURES:
- Simultaneous Simulation of BC, BM, and up to 31 RT’s
- Up to 10 trigger I/O lines available for synchronization to external equipment
- IRIG-B Input & Output for external time synchronization
- Software Programmable coupling modes (Direct, Transformer, Simulated Stub,…)
- Software Programmable output bus signal voltage levels
- Full Error Injection & Detection
All of our MIL-STD-1553 instruments are supported by the AIT MIL-STD-1553 SDK which provides C, C++, C#, VB.NET, and LabVIEW interfaces and drivers for Windows, Linux, LabVIEW Real Time, and other operating systems.
| MODEL | FORM FACTOR | CHANNELS | COUPLING | ADDITIONAL FEATURES | |
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| PCI-C1553 | PCI / PCI-X | 1, 2, or 4 | Transformer, Direct,Bus Stub |  |
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| PCIe-C1553 | PCI Express | 1, 2, or 4 | Transformer, Direct, Bus Stub |  |
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| PXIe-1553 | PXI Express | 1, 2, or 4 | Transformer, Direct |  |
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| PXI-C1553 | PXI | 1, 2, or 4 | Transformer, Direct, Bus Stub | PXI triggers |  |
| USB-1553 | USB | 1 or 2 | Transformer, Direct | Supports stand-alone operations via single USB connection to host without auxiliary power |  |
| eDAQ-1553 | Ethernet | 1 or 2 | Transformer, Direct | Steams MIL-STD-1553 bus data over Ethernet |  |
| fo-1553 | 1 or 2 | Transformer, Direct | Fibre Optic Bus Extender |  |
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| VXI-1553 | VXI | 1 or 2 | Transformer, Direct, Bus Stub | Supports legacy operations with Twinax front panel connectors, supports VXI 'Plug & Play' driver |  |
| VME-1553 | VME | 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 | Transformer, Direct, Bus Stub |  |
AIT ARINC 429 Products
ARINC stands for Aeronautical Radio, Inc., a private corporation organized in 1929, and is comprised of airlines, aircraft manufacturers and avionics equipment manufacturers as corporate shareholders. ARINC was developed to produce specifications and standards for avionics equipment outside the government for domestic and overseas manufacturers.
The ARINC429 Specification defines the standard requirements for the transfer of digital data between avionics systems on commercial aircraft. ARINC429 is also known as the Mark 33 DITS Specification. Signal levels, timing and protocol characteristics are defined for ease of design implementation and data communications on the Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS) bus.
ARINC429 is a privately copywritten specification developed to provide interchangeability and interoperability of line replaceable units (LRUs) in commercial aircraft. Manufacturers of avionics equipment are under no requirement to comply to the ARINC429 Specification, but designing avionics systems to meet the design guidelines provides cross-manufacturer interoperability between functional units.
AIT’s ARINC 429 hardware modules for PXI, PCI, VME, and VXI provide advanced features and functionality to support even the most demanding test and simulation applications.
KEY FEATURES:
- Four, Eight, 16, or 32 fully Software Programmable Tx/Rx Channels
- Programmable High/Low Speed Operation
- All Tx/Rx Channels operate concurrent
- Full Error Injection & Detection
- Cyclic (Rate-Oriented) & Acyclic Label Transmission
- Label Selective Trigger for Capture/Filtering
- Real-Time Recording and Post Analysis of Multiple Channels
| MODEL | FORM FACTOR | CHANNELS | ADDITIONAL FEATURES | |
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| CI-C429 | PCI / PCI-X 4, 8, 16, or 32 | 4, 8, 16, or 32 |  |
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| PCIe-C429 | PCI Express | 4, 8, 16, or 32 |  |
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| PXIe-429 | PXI Express | 16, 32, or 64 | Variable output voltage signals and variable DC offset |  |
| PXI-C429 | PXI | 4, 8, 16, or 32 | PXI triggers, star trigger, and PXI 10 MHz clock |  |
| USB-429 | USB | 4, 8, or 16 | Stand-alone operations via single USB connection |  |
VXI-429 | VXI | 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 | Two PMC sites for up to 64 Channels | |
| VME-429 | VME | 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 | Two PMC sites for up to 64 Channels |
AIT ARINC 664 PART 7/AFDX® PRODUCTS
Avionics Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet (AFDX) is a data network, patented by international aircraft manufacturer Airbus, for safety-critical applications that utilizes dedicated bandwidth while providing deterministic quality of service (QoS). AFDX is a worldwide registered trademark by Airbus. The AFDX data network is based on Ethernet technology using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components. The AFDX data network is a specific implementation of ARINC Specification 664 Part 7, a profiled version of an IEEE 802.3network per parts 1 & 2, which defines how commercial off-the-shelf networking components will be used for future generation Aircraft Data Networks (ADN). The six primary aspects of an AFDX data network include full duplex, redundancy, determinism, high speed performance, switched and profiled network.
AIT’s ARINC 664 test instruments can be used in test and simulation applications that are required to transmit and receive data over the ARINC 664 avionics databus. AIT’s instruments use small form-factor pluggable transceivers (SFP) and support copper or fiber optic physical network interfaces.
Using an FPGA based architecture, with multiple embedded processors, the ARINC 664 instruments provide onboard support for upper layer protocol processing (A653, UDP, IP) and utilize DMA to provide optimal data throughput. All ARINC 664 protocol operations, including VL traffic shaping, redundancy management, and IP fragmentation and reassembly, are handled onboard.
KEY FEATURES
- IRIG‐B Time Synchronization
- Provides network statistics including VL message counts and data rates
- Automatic message sequencing & periodic data generated onboard
- Capture and timestamp all transmitted Ethernet data with transmit loopback
- Supports IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Full‐Duplex Ethernet links.
- Utilizes SFPs to support both copper and optical interfaces.
- Simulates multiple ARINC 664 End Systems, including VL traffic shaping and input VL redundancy management.
- Standard Ethernet operations simultaneous to ARINC 664 operations.
- Supports up to 128 Output VLs and 512 Input VLs.
- Supports up to 1024 Sampling & Queuing output message ports and up to 4096 input Sampling & Queuing message ports.
- Upper layer protocol handling (A653, UDP, IP) managed onboard
Provides DMA for high data rate applications. - Time‐stamping of all received messages with 8 nS resolution.
- Optional “promiscuous” mode allows capture of all network traffic for protocol analysis and data logging applications.
- Windows XP/7/8, Linux, VxWorks and LabVIEW Real Time Drivers and APIs provided (other OS support on request).
- Easy setup and configuration using AIT’s GUI Flight Simulyzer™ and ARINC 664 End System configuration tools
| MODEL | FORM FACTOR | DESCRIPTION | NETWORK INTERFACE | |
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| PCI-C664-V2 | PCI / PCI-X | ARINC 664 Multi-End System simulator and test instrument | 10/100/1000 MBit/s, Copper or Optical |  |
| PCIe-C664-V2 | PCI Express | ARINC 664 Multi-End System simulator and test instrument | 10/100/1000 MBit/s, Copper or Optical |  |
| PXIe-C664-V2 | PXI Express | ARINC 664 Multi-End System simulator and test instrument | 10/100/1000 MBit/s, Copper or Optical |  |
| PMC-664 | PMC | ARINC 664 Multi-End System simulator and test instrument | 10/100/1000 MBit/s, Copper or Optical |  |
| XMC-664-V2 | XMC | ARINC 664 Multi-End System simulator and test instrument | 10/100/1000 MBit/s, Copper or Optical |  |
ARINC 615/615A Software Data Loader Solutions
AIT provides a range of software data loader solutions for a variety of applications. Our Portable Data Loader (PDL) products are focused on supporting flight line and maintenance operations for aircraft fleets. Our bench-top and lab ARINC 615/615A tools are capable of supporting many types of applications including: shop loading, manufacturing/production processes, and system engineering and integration lab applications. I f your designing your own avionics system and have requirements to support ARINC 615A data loader or target side functions, our embedded ARINC 615A data loader and target software components are available for integration into many types of avionics host operating systems.Turning visitors into leads.
| Portable Data Loaders | Shop & Bench-Top Loaders | Embedded 615A Software |
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| Rugged, Easy-to-Use, PDLs AIT provides PDL solutions for maintaining the fleet! Key Features: ARINC 615-3/4 ARINC 615A-1/2/3 ARINC 844 P1/P2 Rugged, Tablet base system USB "Intelligent" cable solutions available Integrated Masss Storage for LSAPs (up to 64GB) Easy to use browser based "App" Optional LSAP Distribution software available | AIT's ARINC 615 and ARINC 615A data loader software is compatible with all AIT ARINC 429, ARINC 664, & Ethernet interface modules and can be integrated into a variety of host desktop PC and ATE systems. Key Features: ARINC 615-3/4 & 615A-1/2/3 software for Windows, Linux, & LabView with UI, Command Line, and APIs available Compatible with ARINC 429, 664, & Ethernet interfaces for USB, PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, PMC, & XMC Supports integration into Lab, Shop, Bench-top, and ATE data load applications | 615A Embedded Loaders & Targets AIT provides 615A software libraries which can be embedded into a variety of host avionics systems to support both data loader and target side ARINC 615A operations. Key Features: C/C++ API Libraries for 615A Data Loader & Target side operations Supported on multiple host platforms including Windows (XP/7/10), Linux, & VxWorks (others on request) Guaranteed compatibility, tested with 3rd party ARINC 615A loaders and target systems. |
 AIT PDL-615 Portable Data Loader |  AIT PXI Express System with 615/615A Loader Support |  AIT Embedded Data Loader Software |
AIT FIBRE CHANNEL Simulyzer™ PRODUCTS
AIT’s Fibre Channel Simulyzer™ products are multi-function, high performance, intelligent Fibre Channel interface and testing boards. The products feature both data generation/simulation and monitor/analyzer functions. Applications include a simple End-System to demanding testing and verification of End Systems and/or switches. Fibre Channel is deployed on a growing number of avionics and military platforms. Our products may be used with the most popular avionics Upper Layer protocols including FC-AE-ASM, FC-AE-1553, FC-AE-RDMA and FC-AE-AV. All AIT Fibre Channel modules utilize multiple processors with large onboard RAM. An onboard processor runs the driver software, minimizing host CPU interaction, enabling autonomous operation with minimal interaction during time-critical applications.
AIT’s Fibre Channel products use our Simulyzer™ technology that enables the hardware to simultaneously perform Fibre Channel data generation and Fibre Channel monitoring on the same physical board.
| MODEL | FORM FACTOR | DESCRIPTION | |
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| XMC-FC4 | XMC | Dual-Port Simulator/Analyzer Interface Module, designed for extended temperature operation |  |
| PXIe-FC4 | PXI Express | Dual-Port Simulator/Analyzer Test Module |  |
| PCI-FC4 | PCI | Dual-Port Simulator/Analyzer Test Module |  |
| PCI-X-FC4 | PCI-X | Dual-Port Simulator/Analyzer Test Module |  |
| PCIe-FC4 | PCI Express | Dual-Port Simulator/Analyzer Test Module |  |
AIT HS1760/MIL-STD-1760E PRODUCTS
AIT’s HS1760 (MIL-STD-1760E) as profiled under SAE AS5653 products are built on our Fibre Channel Simulyzer™ technology. Our HS1760 products are a hardware and software solution that provides the unique capability to simulate, test, and verify MIL-STD-1760E high speed weapons systems buses. The HS1760 products will simulate a Network Controller (NC) as well as Network Terminal (NT).
Our HS1760 products are a hardware and software solution that provides the unique capability to simulate, test, and verify MIL-STD-1760E high speed weapons systems buses. The HS1760 products will simulate a Network Controller (NC) as well as Network Terminal (NT).
The HS1760 products supports the standard FC-AE-1553 frame formats for command, control, and other data communications as profiled in the SAE AS5653. The product can also be used in SAE AS5725, Miniature Munitions Store Interface (MMSI) Rev. D as well as SAE AS5726 Interface for Micro Munitions (IMM) applications.
An embedded PowerPC runs the processors and the driver software onboard, minimizing host CPU interaction. This enables autonomous operation with minimal interaction to the host CPU during time-critical test and simulation applications. All HS1760 products include full-function device programmer driver software for the most popular operating systems, an application interface supporting development environments, as well as a comprehensive set of source code examples.
KEY FEATURES
- Two independent ports programmable as NC or NT(s) simultaneously
- Supports NC-to-NT transfers, NT-to-NC Transfers, Mode Codes, and Broadcast
- Full control of sequence and exchange management
- Supports large file exchanges
- Full Monitoring of all Bus Traffic
- Special FC-0 physical layer compliance with SAE AS5653
- Optional fcXplorer Analyzer for decodoing HS1760 frames
| Model | Form Factor | DESCRIPTION | |
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| PXIe-C1760 | PXI Express | Dual-Port Simulator/Analyzer Test Interface Module |  |
| PCI-C1760 | PCI / PCI-X | Dual-Port Simulator/Analyzer Test Interface Module |  |
| PCIe-C1760 | PCI Express | Dual-Port Simulator/Analyzer Test Interface Module |  |
| MC-NCNT | XMC | Network Controller/Network Terminal Network Interface Card (NIC), SAE AS5653-Compliant | |
| cPCI Switch | Compact PCI | Two-Port Fibre Channel/HS1760 Network Interface Card |  |
| WT-HS1760-16 | 16-Port Fibre Channel/HS1760 Lab Switch |  |
Shared Memory Network Interfaces
AIT’s Shared Memory Network (SMN) interface modules provide host systems with an interface to a high speed (2.125 Gbps) optical data network which can be used to share data, in real-time, between multiple distributed systems. The optical, ring-based network allows data to be shared with deterministic timing and at high data rates to support a wide variety of distributed, real-time, hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation scenarios.
SMN modules has wide application in:
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
- Simulators
- Automotive Testing
- Manufacturing and Industrial Controls
KEY FEATURES
- 2.125 Gbps Optical loop network
- Single-mode and Multi-mode optical interfaces supported
- Up to 256 Shared Memory Network nodes supported
- Up to 200 MByte/sec sustained data rates
- Maximum 500 nS latency between nodes
- Network interrupts supported
- Software Drivers available for Windows (7/8), Linux, LabVIEW Real-Time, and VxWorks
| MODEL | FORM FACTOR | DESCRIPTION | |
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| PCI-SMN | PCI / PCI-X | Shared Memory Network Interface for PCI and PCI-X host system slots. |  |
| PCIe-SMN | PCI Express | Shared Memory Network Interface for PCI Express host system slots. The module is a x4 PCI Express form factor. |  |
| PXIe-SMN | PXI Express | Shared Memory Network Interface for PXI Express host system slots. The module is a 3U PXI Express form factor. |  |
| MC-SMN | XMC | Shared Memory Network Interface for XMC host sites. The module provides a x4 PCI Express host interface. |  |
Avionics Data Logging
AIT’s Data Logging and Data Acquisition products provide complete solutions for the acquiring and logging avionics data from a variety of avionics network and data bus types.
Supported Bus & Network Types:
- 10G Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet
- IEEE 802.1 TSN (Time Sensitive Networking)
- Time Triggered Ethernet (AS6802)
- Fibre Channel
- MIL-STD-1553
- RS232/RS422
The AIT Data Logging products are provided as complete system solutions with support software applications which make setup, configuration, and data analysis simple and intuitive. All data logging modules timestamp all data and are capable of synchronization to IRIG-B and IEEE 1588 master time sources. Captured Avionics network and bus data can be streamed to data recorders or other LAN hosts for storage and analysis.
| Rugged Avionics Network Data Aggregator | Rugged MIL-STD-1553 & Serial Data Logger |
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| Acquire & Log Data From Up To 16 ports simultaneously: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 1Gbps Ethernet (Copper & Optical) 10Gbps Ethernet Fibre Channel | Acquire & Log Data From: MIL-STD-1553 Data Busses RS232/RS422 |
Avionics Network Data Logger & Aggregator
AIT’s Avionics Network Data Aggregator (ANDA) is a high-performance, ruggedized, flight certified network data aggregator system capable of supporting data logging and flight test data acquisition applications. The ANDA supports monitoring, selecting, and aggregating Fibre Channel and Ethernet data from multiple input streams for forwarding to data recorders and telemetry interfaces. The ANDA can support up to (16) 1 Gbit/sec optical inputs (Fibre Channel or Ethernet), (6) 10/100/1000 BASE-T copper Ethernet inputs, and (2) 10 Gbit/sec optical Ethernet inputs. All captured data can be selectively forwarded to in-vehicle data recorders via Ethernet and selected data parameters can simultaneously be formatted for Telemetry output over PCM.
Key Features:
- (16) Optical 1 Gbps Inputs (Ethernet or Fibre Channel)
- (6) Copper 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Inputs
- (2) 10 Gbps Optical Ethernet Inputs
- (2) 1 Gbps Copper Ethernet & (2) 10 Gbps Optical Ethernet Telemtry LAN interfaces
- (2) PCM Outputs
- IRIG-B & IEEE 1588 Time Synchronization
- Small Package 11.26″ X 5.35″ X 5.04″
- MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F, & MIL-STD-704A
MIL-STD-1553 Ethernet Data Logging & Acquisition Module
The AIT rugged eDAQ-1553-FQ is a small, rugged (MIL-STD-810G), MIL-STD-1553 Data Logging unit that is capable of streaming captured MIL-STD-1553 bus data to remote data loggers, flight test data recorders, and telemetry gateway systems.
Key Features
- (2) Redundant MIL-STD-1553 bus interfaces (Transformer and Direct coupled)
- (2) 10/100/1000-BASE-T Ethernet LAN Interfaces with POE
- (5) RS-422 / RS-485 Serial Interfaces
- (1) RS-232 Serial Interface
- Streams select MIL-STD-1553 bus data & parameters over Ethernet
- Supports Data Logging, Data Analysis, and Flight Test Data Recording applications
- Timestamp synchronization to IEEE 1588 and IRIG-B
- Full MIL-STD-1553 Bus Error Detection
- MIL-STD-810G Compliant
- Small, compact package 5.98in X 1.26in X 1.50in
Supported Applications
The eDAQ-1553-FQ supports data logging and flight test data acquisition applications. Captured MIL-STD-1553 bus data can be streamed, over Ethernet, to data logging and analyzer systems as well as to flight test data recorders. The eDAQ-1553-FQ can also be configured to simultaneously select MIL-STD-1553 bus data parameters for forwarding to networked telemetry gateways or to data logging and analysis systems.
