Miniature Airborne Communications Converter
MACC II - Converter - Excalibur Systems, Inc.
Excalibur’s MACC II represents a third option. A proven, low risk, low cost, off the shelf product that translates between different communications specifications. The MACC II can solve your communications problems without R&D costs and without schedule risks while still providing you with the flexibility to customize the system to your specific needs.
The MACC II is a wholly contained Miniature Airborne Communications Converter (data converter - protocol converter or translator). The MACC II can carry up to 4 modules. Each module can be one of the following protocols:
1 dual redundant MIL-STD-1553/1760 interface
1 H009 channel
5 MMSI channels
5 ARINC-429 channels
2 ARINC-708 channels
2 ARINC-717 channels
5 ARINC-825 (canbus) channels
2 Serial channels (RS-232/422/485, NMEA 0183)
Ethernet (10/100/Gigabit)
10 Discrete I/O signals
Analog to Digital / Digital to Analog
Please see multi protocol 8000 modules for additional information on protocols that can be used on the MACC II.