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ARINC 429 Controller
Design IP
Overview

SmartDV’s ARINC 429 Controller IP is a silicon-proven solution tailored for reliable and efficient data communication in avionics systems. Fully compliant with the ARINC 429 standard, it supports both transmitter and receiver functions, enabling seamless integration into a wide range of commercial and military aerospace applications.

Designed for flexibility, the IP core is highly configurable to meet specific design requirements, supporting both ASIC and FPGA implementations while optimizing for area, power, and performance. With built-in support for message scheduling, parity checking, and label filtering, SmartDV’s ARINC 429 Controller IP ensures robust and deterministic communication across critical avionics subsystems.

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Benefits
  • Flexible Data Format Support – Handles 32-bit ARINC words with 8-bit labels and 24-bit data fields, supporting both control and mission-critical communication
  • Dual-Speed Operation – Supports both low-speed (12.5 kHz ± allowable range of 12–14.5 kHz) and high-speed (100 kHz ± 1%) transmission rates
  • Comprehensive Data Type Coverage – Supports BNR (Binary), BCD (Binary-Coded Decimal), discrete data, maintenance data, and the Williamsburg/Buckhorn Protocol for file transfers
  • Two-Way Communication Support – Enables duplex communication for maintenance and acknowledgment messages
  • Standard Encoding Formats – Supports bipolar and Return-to-Zero (RZ) encoding for compatibility with avionics systems
  • Built-in Error Detection – Includes robust error detection mechanisms for enhanced data integrity and fault isolation
Compliance and Compatibility
  • Compliant with ARINC Specification 429 Part 1–17
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows