Condor Engineering QCP-1553C-1MA 1553 card

Product Description

Condor Engineering QCP-1553C-1MA – PC/104-Plus MIL-STD-1553 Interface Card

A high-reliability MIL-STD-1553 interface card in the compact PC/104-Plus form factor, manufactured by Condor Engineering (now part of GE Intelligent Platforms). This card provides a complete dual-redundant 1553 interface for embedded aerospace, defense, and rugged computing applications where size, weight, and power (SWaP) are critical.

 Key Specifications & Details:

• Manufacturer: Condor Engineering

• Model: QCP-1553C-1MA (likely indicating a PC/104-Plus “C” form factor with 1 Megabit memory)

• Form Factor: PC/104-Plus (stackable embedded computer standard)

• Compliance: MIL-STD-1553B

• Function: Configurable as Bus Controller (BC), up to 31 Remote Terminals (RT), or Bus Monitor (BM)

• Channels: Dual-redundant, transformer-isolated 1553 channels

• Memory: Onboard memory for message buffering (size typical of “1MA” designation)

• Host Interface: PC/104-Plus (ISA bus compatible)

• Connectors: Military-style D-sub for 1553 bus (typically 25-pin)

• Software Support: Originally compatible with Condor’s API/drivers for various OS (VxWorks, Linux, Windows)

 Potential Applications:

• Embedded Avionics Upgrades: Integration into existing PC/104-based flight or mission computers

• Test & Simulation: Building portable 1553 bus testers, simulators, or data monitors

• Rugged System Prototyping: Development of compact militarized systems requiring 1553 connectivity

• Legacy System Support: Replacement for failed Condor cards in fielded systems

• Component Salvage: Source of high-quality 1553 transformers, protocol ICs, and military connectors