MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Inline Couplers

Phoenix Logistics offers a fully qualified range of standard and micro-miniature MIL-STD-1553 In-line Data Bus Couplers.

Standard single and dual stub 1553 inline couplers are available for immediate delivery. In addition, Phoenix Logistics has designed and can provide numerous special MIL-STD-1553 in-line couplers including 3, 4, 5, and 6 stub databus couplers with available internal terminations (if required). Both standard and micro-miniature MIL-STD-1553 couplers allow system designers to optimize coupler locations while eliminating connections (thereby increasing reliability) and maximizing weight savings.

MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Coupler Features & Benefits:

• Lightweight
• Low profile
• Customer-defined bus and stub orientations
• Variety of cabling (single or double shielded; 22 AWG, 24 AWG, or 26 AWG)
• Reduced interconnects
• Small size facilitates wire bundling
• All solder connections accomplished to highest standards
• Altitude immersion resistant
• Gun-fire and launch vibration tolerant
• Completely potted for maximum durability and reliability (a variety of potting compounds are available to minimize weight)
• Ease of installation
• MTBF > 1,000,000 hours
• Temperature tolerant
• Optional and custom configurations available
• Available connectorized or with flying leads
• Fully integrated data bus harnesses available to your requirements

Our MIL-STD-1553 inline couplers are environmentally sealed and operate in the following environment:

Additional environmental features are detailed in a Phoenix Logistics complete MIL-STD-1553 environmental qualification test report, which can be obtained upon request.

Standard MIL-1553 Splice Kits and MIL-1553 Connectors are available as separate items or can be included as part of a kit or an integrated MIL-STD-1553 harness assembly.

Phoenix Logistics MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Coupler's meet the requirements of the following US and International standards:

• USAF 8340707
• Mil-Std-1553
• STANAG-3838
• Mil-Std-1760
• STANAG-3837
• SAE-AS-15531
• STANAG-7155
• MDC-A5232
• MDC-A5690
• STANAG-3837AA

MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Coupler Specification Guide

For further technical information and guidleines for specifying Phoenix Logistics' In-Line Couplers please download our MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus In-Line Coupler Specification Guide.

MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Box Couplers

Phoenix Logistics offers MIL-STD-1553 box couplers designed for use in space, military, aerospace, and commercial applications.

MIL-STD-1553 box couplers are designed for ruggedized environments and can be supplied with various MIL-1553 connectors arrayed in various configurations. Our data bus box couplers allow a system designer to interconnect avionics boxes with minimum wire runs and allow for future expansion and the addition of new boxes with minimal impact to the existing avionics wiring system. Our MIL-STD-1553 box couplers are also an excellent choice for bench testing complete systems. PLI 1553 box couplers are also available in standard versions with up to eight stubs, customized versions with up to 12 stubs, or low-profile versions with up to six stubs.

PLI data bus box couplers meet the requirements of Mil-Std-1553 and USAF 8912005, 8912006, 8912007, and 8912008.  All connectors meet the requirements of Mil- DTL-38999 and Mil-PRF-49142.

MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Box coupler Features and Benefits:

• Miniature triax connectors equivalent to Raychem D-621 series or Trompeter 450 series
• Trompeter or Raychem Bayonet or Threaded MIL-STD-1553 Connectors available
• Mil-C-38999 series I, II, III connectors available for specialized units
• Customer specified connectors when needed
• Fully potted for ruggedization and reliability (a variety of potting compounds are available for weight reduction)
• All solder connections accomplished to the highest standards
• Customer-defined stub and bus connector locations
• Low profile box couplers available
• Lightning protection available

Phoenix Logistics also designs and manufactures special MIL-STD-1553 box coupler applications for demanding environments. We have designed special box applications for space and for providing lightning protection for the MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus avionics system when external aircraft probes are required.

MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Box Coupler Specification Guide

For further technical information and guidleines for specifying Phoenix Logistics' Box Couplers please download our MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Box Coupler Specification Guide.