Mission Viejo, CA (March 14, 2014) - Holt Integrated Circuits, a world leader in data bus IC’s for the avionics and military industries, today announced validation of its latest ARINC 429 line receiver family, HI-8450/1 and HI-8454/5, with the lightning requirements of RTCA/DO-160G, Section 22, Level 3 Pin Injection Test Waveform Set A (3 & 4), Set B (3 & 5A) and Set Z (3 & 5B), using no additional external components. Validation was carried out by an independent ISO accredited lab using industry standard procedures and practices. A test report from D.L.S. Electronic Systems, Inc. may be downloaded here. This compliments Holt’s single-supply 3.3V ARINC 429 line driver, HI-8597, which was also independently validated to the same lightning requirements with no external components (click here for the D.L.S. report).
The RTCA/DO-160G specification provides a standardized test methodology which is accepted in the avionics industry as the gold standard for environmental testing of airborne equipment. Compliance ensures Holt devices operate reliably in a broad variety of avionics applications with tough environmental requirements and harsh operating conditions.
The HI-8450 is a single channel ARINC 429 line receiver which is pin compatible with Holt’s well known HI-8591 and HI-8588. The HI-8454 is pin compatible with the quad channel HI-8444. Both devices operate from either a 3.3V or 5V supply. The built-in lightning protection on these new devices provides additional robustness and eliminates the need for external components when lightning protection is required, translating to board space saving and ultimately reduced cost.
“These DO-254 certifiable devices give our customers confidence to reliably design products for extreme operating environments,” said Scott Paladichuk, Director of Quality at Holt. “The advent of next generation composite aircraft makes these devices even more relevant.”
These devices are available in industrial −40oC to +85oC and extended −55oC to +125oC temperature ranges, with optional burn-in available for extended temperature range devices.
To request information on Holt’s ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553 and other aerospace products, readers should contact Holt at (949) 859-8800, by email at info@holtic.com, or visit the Holt website at www.holtic.com.
About Holt Integrated Circuits
Located in Mission Viejo, CA, Holt Integrated Circuits is a major supplier of ICs for avionics and military data bus and display applications. The company’s products are specified by more than 400 manufacturers worldwide and are employed in flight control, navigation, engine management, communications, safety equipment, and in-flight entertainment systems.
Holt’s range of ICs supporting the ARINC 429 standard is the widest in the industry and its MIL-STD-1553 transceivers are recognized as the industry’s smallest, having the lowest power consumption. In addition, Holt MIL-STD-1553 integrated terminals offer the most compact, cost effective solution available, integrating protocol, transceiver and transformers in a single 15x15mm package. Other data bus products include ARINC 717, CAN (ARINC 825), RS-485/422 and analog switches. Select products are available to DSCC SMD specifications. Holt also offers product compliant to the European Union "RoHS Directive 002/95/EC".
Holt Integrated Circuits is ISO 9001:2008 registered and is a STACK certified supplier and recipient of the STACK International 2012 Gold Supplier Award.
About D.L.S. Electronic Systems
For 30 years, D.L.S., has provided EMC Product Safety and Environmental testing and consulting services, specializing in RTCA, Mil STD, FCC, CE, IEC, ETSI, ACA, VCCI, CCC, UL and other global compliance programs. D.L.S. is a Notified Body for the EMC and RTTE Directives. In addition, D.L.S. is a certified UL testing lab, offering formal compliance testing and consulting to UL requirements. D.L.S.'s product safety group provides testing services for Low Voltage, Medical Device, and Machinery Directives. D.L.S. offers MIL 810 and RTCA DO 160 and other environmental testing services as well. Twice a year D.L.S. provides a four-day introductory EMC design seminar with a hands-on workshop where students design a real life product to meet compliance regulations.
