Sital Technology, recognized as the global frontrunner in Mil-Std-1553 IP cores and products, declares the release of Minuet™, the tiniest Mil-Std-1553 bus controller component in the world. Minuet™ represents a series of independent, condensed Mil-Std-1553B protocol terminals, encompassing the roles of Remote Terminal (RT), Bus Controller (BC), and Monitor (MT). Its adaptable configurations allow Minuet™ to function as BC/RT+MT or RT+MT, depending on the setup. Minuet™ is offered with high-density packaging options, presenting itself in an 8mm square Chip Scale Ball Grid Array (csBGA) or a 17mm square configuration with a 1mm pitch ftBGA packaging.
Minuet™ devices share software compatibility with DDC® Enhanced MiniACE® components and architecture, boasting an internal memory capacity of either 8K or 16K Words.
A Minuet™ device is able to work in conjunction with any standard 1553 transceiver and transformer, or with Sital’s discrete transceiver. When used in conjunction with NHI’s Bus+™, a complete 1553 solution includes an 8mm Minuet™ component and 2 x Bus+™ components, making this the smallest available complete solution for 1553.
Each device can be configured for Local Bus or PCI interface, supporting PCI burst mode for very fast data transfer to and from the device. The flexible nature of the Operating Clock frequency allows users to choose from a broad spectrum of frequencies by making entries into a device register. This eradicates prolonged bus cycles and the existence of numerous clock domains on the board, streamlining timing demands and mitigating issues related to EMI and RFI.
Additionally, this flexibility and the ability to choose between multiple interfaces make it an adaptable solution for various communication needs.
The versatility of Minuet™ extends to a wide array of applications, from aerospace and defense to industrial automation. Its small footprint and high-density packaging options allow it to be integrated into systems where space is at a premium, such as in UAVs, handheld devices, and compact sensor systems.
Moreover, the Minuet™ component’s software compatibility with DDC® Enhanced MiniACE® ensures seamless integration into existing systems, facilitating upgrades without extensive modifications. This compatibility significantly reduces development time and costs, providing a straightforward path for integrating advanced 1553 functionalities.
The dual memory capacity options offer further customization, enabling developers to select the optimal storage size for their application, whether it involves simple data logging or more complex data processing tasks.
Minuet™ is available in several configurations:
- BC/RT/MT or RT/MT with local bus interface.
- BC/RT/MT or RT/MT with PCI interface.
- 8K (csBGA, 8 x 8 mm package) or 16K (ftBGA, 17 x 17 mm package) Words of internal memory
“We are delighted to release this device now” said Ofer Hofman, Sital’s founder and CTO, “with Minuet™ we are able to provide the smallest and the lowest cost solution for 1553, which is compatible with DDC® legacy interface” he added.
Duli Yariv, Sital’s VP of Sales and Marketing said: “Our customers can now choose between a wide variety of components and IP core implementations to meet their performance and cost criteria. Minuet™ is the bridge between the proven legacy software developed in the past and the form-factor and flexibility that is required for the future.”
More information can be found at Sital Technology website – http://www.sitaltech.com.
