PMC and XMC Avionics Interface Cards
Flexible · High-Density · Efficient
One Flexible Product Line for All Your Mezzanine Card I/O Needs
Ballard Mx5 Series Avionics Interface Cards enable embedded systems to communicate with, simulate, test, and monitor avionics equipment and systems. These rugged cards are available with a choice of front or rear I/O configurations.
Mx5 high-performance mezzanine cards efficiently manage fully loaded databuses with ease. On-board protocol processors handle all databus activity, freeing the host for application-specific processing. 64 MB ECC (error correction) memory provides generous data storage with a variety of buffering schemes. All cards provide high speed host interfaces and have extensive built-in test (PBIT, CBIT, IBIT).
Each card can be ordered with a choice of databus protocols to match the needs of your specific application. With the Mx5, it has never been easier to standardize on one product line for all of your mezzanine card I/O needs.
Application Flexibility
With so many features and so much flexibility, the Mx5 is your best solution in a wide variety of applications, such as:
- Rugged deployed systems
- Embedded test systems
- High performance simulators
- Demanding requirements
- Mixed protocol systems
- Avionics upgrades and retrofits
- Databus health monitoring
There is an Mx5 Model to Fit Your System
XMC with Rear I/O
XMC with Front I/O
Do More with Less
Reduce your overall system SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) by consolidating your I/O into a single expansion slot. The Mx5 comes with all the avionics protocols and channels you need on a single card.
Multiple Avionics Protocols
Choose one or a combination of two or more protocols on a single card: MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, 717, and 708. Mx5 models also includes numerous discrete I/O as standard, along with comprehensive IRIG control.
High Channel Counts
Don't compromise when it comes to I/O. The high density design of the Mx5 gives you more channels to work with: as many as 8 dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 (in single or multi-function) or 22 ARINC 429 channels.
Easy-to-Use Software API
Users can develop their own software applications with the included BTIDriver API. With only a few function calls a program can operate an Mx5 and process messages to and from the avionics databuses. With BTIDriver, application code migrates seamlessly to and from other Ballard devices, reducing development time and costs.
Key Features
- High I/O density:
- MIL-STD-1553 (up to 8 dual-redundant channels, single or multi-function)
- ARINC 429 (up to 18R4T)
- ARINC 717 (up to 2R2T)
- ARINC 708 (up to 2R2T)
- 6 avionics discrete I/O
- 2 In, 2 Out differential discretes
- 4 virtual discretes
- IRIG A/B PWM and AM
- 48 bit time-tag
- 64 MB ECC data memory
- Extensive Built-in Test (BIT)
- Extended temperature range
- Conformal coating available
Ordering Information
IMPORTANT PRODUCT CHANGE NOTICES - PLEASE READ
PMC Models - EOL Announcement
All Mx5 PMC models will be moving to End-of-Life (EOL) lifecycle status. For more information and the Last Time
Buy date, please refer to the Product Change Notice by clicking here or contact Customer Support.
XMC Models - Reduced Model Availability
For Mx5 XMC models, the models shown in the
ordering table below remain available. All other models not shown below will be moving to End-of-Life (EOL) lifecycle status. For more information and the Last Time Buy date for models going EOL, please refer to the Product Change Notice
by clicking here or contact
Customer Support.
The table below lists the Mx5 XMC models that will remain available for order and shipment. For others models, more information, or to request a quote, call +1.425.339.0281 or fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
Mx5 XMC Models
| MIL-STD-1553 Channels | ARINC 429 Channels | ARINC 717 Channels | Model Number | |
| Rear I/O | Front I/O | |||
| 3 (Single-Function) | - | - | ME5R/3S | ME5F/3S |
| 3 (Multi-Function) | - | - | ME5R/3M | ME5F/3M |
| 4 (Single-Function) | - | - | ME5R/4S | ME5F/4S |
| 2R/2T | - | ME5R/4S-2R2T | ME5F/4S-2R2T | |
| 2R/2T | ME5R/4S-2R2T-717 | ME5F/4S-2R2T-717 | ||
| 6R/4T | - | ME5R/4S-6R4T | ME5F/4S-6R4T | |
| 2R/2T | ME5R/4S-6R4T-717 | ME5F/4S-6R4T-717 | ||
| 10R/4T | - | ME5R/4S-10R4T | ME5F/4S-10R4T | |
| 2R/2T | ME5R/4S-10R4T-717 | ME5F/4S-10R4T-717 | ||
| 4 (Multi-Function) | - | - | ME5R/4M | ME5F/4M |
| 2R/2T | - | ME5R/4M-2R2T | ME5F/4M-2R2T | |
| 2R/2T | ME5R/4M-2R2T-717 | ME5F/4M-2R2T-717 | ||
| 6R/4T | - | ME5R/4M-6R4T | ME5F/4M-6R4T | |
| 2R/2T | ME5R/4M-6R4T-717 | ME5F/4M-6R4T-717 | ||
| 10R/4T | - | ME5R/4M-10R4T | ME5F/4M-10R4T | |
| 2R/2T | ME5R/4M-10R4T-717 | ME5F/4M-10R4T-717 | ||
nR/nT = number of Receive/Transmit channels
Options for All Models
For conformal coating (Parylene), add "/FXY" to the end of the part number (example: ME5R/4M-10R2T/FXY).
For P14 connector, add "/P14" to the end of the part number (example: ME5R/4M-10R2T/P14).
Contact Customer Service
for other options including direct coupling and transmit disable.
Software
BTIDriver Application Programming Interface (included)
Device Driver Software (included)
Cables & Accessories
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For more information or to request a quote, fill out the form below or call us at: +1.425.339.0281
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12950 Willows Road NE
Kirkland, WA 98034 USA
+1.425.339.0281
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