Part Number of Ballard MIL STD-1553

Updated Oct 7, 2024

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Hardware

  • Ballard MIL-STD-1553
  • Ballard MIL STD-1553

Issue Details

  • Ballard MIL STD-1553 has a lot of PNs. What is the difference?
  • Ballard 1553 HW has two core. If we choose 2 ch option, then which cable/configuration is right?
    Case 1)
    Core A - 2 Channel
    Core B - Don't use

    Case2)
    Core A - 1 Channel
    Core B - 1 Channel

Solution

The core A and core B are connected to P1 and P2 as below.
1553-1.png

The configuration and required cables are described in page 6-7 of the manual.
 
1553-2.png

Regarding Ballard P/N, there is following rule. PN: LV-XXX-YYY-ZZZ

YYY = Core A
ZZZ = Core B

510 = 1 Channel, Single Function
511 = 2 Channels, Single Function

550 = 1 Channel, Multi Function
555 = 2 Channels, Multi Function