QCP-1553

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The QCP-1553 provides new levels of performance and flexibility for MIL-STD-1553A/B Notice II in a 3U CompactPCI form factor. Available in commercial, ruggedized, and conductively cooled versions, with one, two or four dual-redundant channels, the QCP-1553 includes advanced API (Application Programming Interface) software that reduces application development time. Standard features include selectable transformer or direct coupling, 1 Mbyte of RAM per channel, 45-bit message time-tagging, triggers, extensive BC & RT link-list structures, error injection/detection, avionics-level discretes, automatic/manual RT Status Bit and Mode Code responses, along with advanced BC functionality.
  • Multi-function and single-function versions
  • High-level API for Windows XP, 2000, Me, NT, 98, 95, VxWorks, Linux included
  • Simultaneous Bus Controller, 31 Remote Terminals and Bus Monitor
  • 1, 2, or 4 dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 A/B Notice II channels
  Type Title
Data Sheet QCP-1553
Requires Authorization User Manual BusTools-1553/API Software User's Manual
v4.6
Requires Authorization User Manual BusTools/1553 API Software Reference Manual
v4.6
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
v4.51
White Papers MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial (GFT-711A)
MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial
Application Notes AN-014 Using the External RT Address Option with QPCI-1553, QPMC-1553, QCP-1553, Q104-1553, Q104-1553-P, or QVME-1553
Cabling Guide Avionics Cabling Guide
Requires Authorization Firmware Upgrade Instructions 1553 Field Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Firmware updates using JAMPlayer and Flash Programmer 4.40
Pin-Out Guide QCP-1553 Connector Pin Assignments for CONQPMC-4 Cable
Requires Authorization Software Reference BusTools/1553-API Software Reference Manual
Requires Authorization Software Release Notes Bustools/1553-API Release Notes 6.32
Version 6.32
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553 Demo 7.00
Windows
Software BusTools/1553-API Example Code 1.0
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Integrity Installation 6.32
Integrity
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Linux Installation 6.32
Linux
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API LynxOS PowerPC Installation 6.32
LynxOS
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API LynxOS x86 Installation 6.32
LynxOS x86
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API QNX Installation 6.32
QNX
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Solaris Sparc Installation 6.20
Solaris 8, 9, & 10
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Solaris SPARC Installation 6.32
Supports QPMC, QPM, QPCI, QPCX, QcP, Q104P
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Solaris x86 Installation 6.32
Supports QPMC, QPM, QPCI, QPCX, QcP, Q104P, R15-EC, RXMC, RPCIE
Requires Authorization Software BusTools/1553-API Windows and VxWorks Installation 6.32
Windows XP/2000/Me/NT/98/95 and VxWorks 5x/6x
Software CEI Probe - Diagnostic Tool 3.12
Windows
Requires Authorization Software JAMPlayer for QCP-1553 4.40
Windows XP/2000/Me/NT/98/95
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 - Thrusday, excluding holidays from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET; 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.gefes@ge.com


  • CONQPMC-4 - Transitions from a SCSI-68 pin connector to eight CJ70 Twinax, 3 lug, 1553 cable jack ends and one D-Sub 50 pin connector for additional I/O.
  • CONQPMC-2 - Transitions from a SCSI-68 pin connector to four CJ70 Twinax, 3 lug, 1553 cable jack ends and one D-Sub 50 pin connector for additional I/O.
  • CONQPMC-1 - Transitions from a SCSI-68 pin connector to two CJ70 Twinax, 3 lug, 1553 cable jack ends and one D-Sub 50 pin connector for additional I/O.