The EXC-8000MACC is a table driven translator (data converter - protocol converter) that enables devices supporting different communications specifications (e.g. Ethernet, Serial, ARINC 429, Mil-1553, Discretes etc.) to talk to each other.
The processor may be programmed to convert data in real time from any format to any other format. The uMACC is programmed directly on the hardware - i.e. with no operating system - enabling it to achieve optimum latencies. Its small size, weight and low power requirements make it an excellent candidate for solving communications incompatibilities.
Before Ordering:
The 8000MACC is designed to work as COTS equipment requiring only that the user populate the translation tables and download them using the accompanying software to the 8000MACC.
Since Excalibur engineers have the experience in dozens of projects we have found that our customer’s projects can be implemented much faster and with lower risk if we fill in the tables for them. We provide this service free of charge. The tables are then provided to the customer who may then edit them to change, add to, or refine as required by the project.
We also have experience with projects in which simple translation is insufficient and the 8000MACC is tasked with initializing equipment on its own – without input data to guide it, or where special timing requirements or state machines need to be enforced not directly related to inputs. We often can implement these requirements into the 8000MACC thereby solving project specific issues at lower cost and lower risk that would otherwise be possible. This may involve customization of the 8000MACC and may incur NRE costs.
In order to implement these tables and to determine if any special processing is required we ask you to send us a written spec of your requirement.
Watch how to configure the MACC Converter:
Ordering Information:
| Part Number |
Description |
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EXC-8000MACC/xxxx-zzz
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Miniature Airborne Communications Converter - for embedded systems
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Mating Connectors & Cable Assemblies are NOT INCLUDED
Note: "x” specifies a protocol.
"z" specifies firmware revision to be supplied by Excalibur
| A* - ARINC-429 |
Five programmable channels
A1 = 5 receive channels A2 = 4 receive 1 transmit A3 = 3 receive 2 transmit
A4 = 2 receive 3 transmit A5 = 1 receive 4 transmit A6 = 5 transmit channels
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| C* - ARINC-708 |
Two programmable channels
C1 = 1 transmit 1 receive C2 = 2 receive channels
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| H* - MIL-STD-1760 |
One single function channel
H1 = transformer coupled H2 = direct coupled
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| I* - Discrete I/O |
10 D I/O, TTL/Avionics 0-32V DC
I1 = 10 channel input I2 = 4 chnl output 6 chnl input
I3 = 6 chnl output 4 chnl input I4 = 10 channel output
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| J* - RS232/422/485 |
Two channels, Baud rate RS-232 up to 3 Mbps, RS-422/485 up to 4 Mbps
J1 = 2 channel RS-232 J2 = RS-232 / RS-485 J3 = RS-232 / RS-422
J4 = 2 channel RS-485 J5 = RS-485 / RS-422 J6 = 2 channel RS-422
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| M* - MIL-STD-1760 |
Monitor only (transmit disabled)
M1 = transformer coupled M2 = direct coupled
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| N* - ARINC-717 |
Two channels Rx/Tx, HBP and BPRZ signals
N1 = HBP N2 = BPRZ
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| P* - ADDA |
up to 10 single ended, or 5 differential, digital-to-analog (DAC) output channels, as well as 5 single ended or 5 differential analog-to-digital (ADC) input channels.
P1 = DAC outputs only (10 Single Ended or 5 Differential)
P2 = ADC inputs only (5 Single Ended or 5 Differential)
P3 = Combined DAC and ADC
(4 Single Ended or 2 Differential DAC outputs and 3 Single Ended or 3 Differential ADC inputs)
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| R* - MMSI |
Five channels meets requirements of AS5643, 10Mbps 1553 Protocol/RS-485 Transceivers
R5 = 5 EBR-1553 hub ports and 1 cBM port
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| S* - ARINC-825 |
Five channels
S5 = 5 ARINC-825 channels
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| T* - MIL-STD-1553 |
One single function channel
T1 = transformer coupled T2 = direct coupled
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| V* - MIL-STD-1553 |
Monitor only (transmit disabled)
V1 = transformer coupled V2 = direct coupled
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"-E" added to the end of the part number specifies extended temperature (-40° to +85°C) option.
"-R" rugged configuration "-001" added to the end of the part number specifies conformal coating option.