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This product was discontinued on 07/01/2011.

FOR LEGACY DESIGNS ONLY. See the QPCX-1553 for all new applications and designs: QPCX-1553.
The PCI-1553 provides the highest level of performance and flexibility for MIL-STD-1553A/B or MacAir protocols on the PCI bus. The PCI-1553 is integrated with powerful software that reduces development time. All databus functionality is supported from our advanced API (Application Programming Interface). Standard features include real-time bus playback (with ability to edit out RTs), aperiodic message insertion, error injection/detection, conditional BC branching, 45-bit timetags and "Oneshot" BC operation.

This product is in a Last Time Buy (LTB) window while supply lasts. The LTB is planned to continue through to the end of June 2011, after which this product will no longer be sold by GE Intelligent Platforms. Product Lifecycle Management services are recommended. Click on the tabs below if you require documentation, software or support. If you have questions about this product, or any other GE Intelligent Platforms product, including delivery, migration support to the latest design products, comparative price benefit of latest products, or evaluation needs for latest products, please contact us.

Discontinued (EOL)
This product has been discontinued (end-of-life) by GE Intelligent Platforms. Click on the tabs below if you require documentation, software, or support. If you have questions about this product, or any other GE Intelligent Platforms product, including migration support to the latest design products, comparative price benefit of latest products, or evaluation needs for latest products, please contact us.

  • Multi-function and single-function versions
  • High-level API for Windows 2000, Me, NT, 98, 95, Linux, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Basic and VxWorks included
  • Simultaneous Bus Controller, 31 Remote Terminals and Bus Monitor
  • Former Condor Product
  Type Title
Datasheet PCI-1553
Requires Authorization User Manual BusTools-1553/API Software User's Manual
v4.9
Requires Authorization User Manual BusTools/1553 API Software Reference Manual
v4.9
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
v5.00
White Papers MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial (GFT-711A)
MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial
Requires Authorization Application Notes AN-015 BusTools-1553-API and CORE-API comparison
Requires Authorization Hardware Manual QPCI-1553 Installation Manual
Pin-Out Guide PCI-1553 Connector Pin Assignments for CONP1553-1 Cable
Requires Authorization Readme README for BusTools-1553 patch 7.0.1
Requires Authorization Software Release Notes Bustools/1553-API Release Notes 6.44
Version 6.44
Requires Authorization Software BusTools-1553 v7.0.1 - Patch for PCI-1553 boards ONLY
Software BusTools/1553 Demo 7.00
Windows
Software BusTools/1553-API Example Code 1.0
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Integrity Installation 6.44
Integrity
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Linux Installation 6.32
Linux
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Linux Installation 6.44
Linux
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API LynxOS PowerPC Installation 6.44
LynxOS
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API LynxOS x86 Installation 6.44
LynxOS x86
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API QNX Installation 6.44
QNX
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Solaris Sparc Installation 6.20
Solaris 8, 9, & 10
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Windows and VxWorks Installation 6.40
Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and VxWorks 5x/6x
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Windows and VxWorks Installation 6.42
Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and VxWorks 5x/6x
Software CEI Probe - Diagnostic Tool 4.10
Windows
Requires Authorization Software LV-1553 6.42
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: support.avionics.ip@ge.com
RMA E-mail: repairs.avionics.ip@ge.com
For access to secure downloads, email support.avionics.ip@ge.com


Europe, Middle East, Africa Support

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

Support Phone: +49 821 5034-170
Hour: Monday - Thursday, excluding holidays from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT+1; Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Support E-mail: support.augsburg.ip@ge.com


Asia Pacific, Oceana Support

Beijing, China
Tower A, Longsheng Building
#A5 Rongchang East Road, BDA
Beijing, 100176

Support Phone: (8610) 8722-6352
Support E-mail: support-apo.embeddedsystems.ip@ge.com


  • COND25-1553 - Transitions from a 25 pin D-sub connector on a PC expansion card end-panel to two 8" cables with CJ70 Twinax, 3 lug, 1553 cable jack ends.
  • CONM50-D25-2 - An 18" ribbon cable transitions from individual IP Module ribbon connectors on the PCI carrier board to a 25 pin female D-sub connector mounted on a PC expansion card end-panel.
  • CONP1553-1 - Transitions from each card end (non-IRIG) connector on various boards into two 8" cables with CJ70 Twinax, 3 lug, 1553 cable jack ends, and two 8" cables with BNC cable jacks for I/O triggers.