Electra IC MIL-STD-1553 solutions: IP core and card family
Quick answer: Electra IC’s MIL-STD-1553 product family consists of the company’s own MIL-STD-1553 IP core and the interface cards built on it. MIL-STD-1553B is the dual-redundant serial data bus standard connecting avionics units in military aircraft, helicopters, ships and land vehicles. Electra IC’s solutions provide Bus Controller (BC), Remote Terminal (RT) and Bus Monitor (BM) functions in a single product and, according to the company, are being delivered to customers in Turkey and Europe.
What does the MIL-STD-1553 IP core do?
According to the official product page, the IP core implements the MIL-STD-1553B standard and provides a single- or multi-function interface between the host processor and the 1553 bus transceiver. The core is embedded into an FPGA or ASIC, allowing avionics computers to connect to the data bus without a separate interface chip. The company announced this core in November 2019 under the heading of a “national IP core”. The core’s license fee is not officially disclosed.
Which card versions are available?
Four separate cards are built on the IP core. The standard MIL-STD-1553 card combines the dual-redundant transceiver and transformer on a single board, offering simultaneously configurable BC, RT and BM modes with a synchronous/asynchronous parallel or SPI host interface. The Ethernet version adds network connectivity to the same architecture. The F2 mPCIe card, brought to market in 2025, packs two dual-redundant 1553 channels into a full-mini card form factor for embedded systems. The F2 SPI version operates over an SPI interface and was designed for the -40/+85 degrees Celsius temperature range.
| Product | Form factor | Channels | Host interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIL-STD-1553 Card | Standalone card | Dual redundant | Parallel / SPI |
| MIL-STD-1553 Card (Ethernet) | Standalone card | Dual redundant | Ethernet |
| F2 mPCIe 1553 Card | Full-mini card (mPCIe) | 2 dual redundant | PCI Express |
| F2 SPI 1553 Card | Full-mini card | Dual redundant | SPI |
Where is the product used and who buys it?
Speaking to Defensehere at the DSA exhibition in April 2026, General Manager Ates Berna said the mPCIe MIL-STD-1553 card is a niche solution developed with the company’s own IP core and is being delivered to customers in Turkey, Europe and other international markets. In his March 2026 DIMDEX interview he added that the 1553 mini card went on sale in 2025 and that domestic and overseas sales had begun. Customer names and contract values are not officially disclosed. The card’s comparison with foreign counterparts is examined in the comparison file.
Verification discipline behind the development
Behind the 1553 product family sits the company’s core area of expertise: design verification infrastructure. Because avionics data bus cores may be used in flight-critical systems, they can be subject to DO-254 compliance processes; Electra IC provides both engineering and consultancy services in this field. A technical article the company published in 2021 compared the B and C revisions of the MIL-STD-1553 standard, publicly documenting the product family’s standards tracking.
Other links within the family
The company positions its 1553 solutions alongside its ARINC664 products in test environments; the Avionics Interface Converter supports both protocols. A MIL-STD-1553 training program was launched in February 2026. The whole product family is mapped in the product guide, and the company’s general profile in the main company file.
Frequently asked questions
What is MIL-STD-1553?
MIL-STD-1553, a US military standard, defines dual-redundant, command-response serial data bus communication between avionics units; it is used across a broad range from fighter aircraft to satellites.
Which modes does the Electra IC 1553 card support?
According to the official product page, Bus Controller (BC), Remote Terminal (RT) and Bus Monitor (BM) modes can be configured simultaneously.
Which countries has the card been sold to?
The company stated that deliveries have been made to international customers including Turkey and Europe; the country and customer list is not officially disclosed.
How much does it cost?
Not officially disclosed.
Is the IP core indigenous?
The company states that it developed the MIL-STD-1553 IP core in-house and announced it as a national IP core in 2019.
Sources and verification note
Technical details were taken from the company’s official product pages; market and delivery information from Defensehere’s DIMDEX and DSA reports. No estimates were made for undisclosed price and customer data.
- https://www.electraic.com/products/design-ip-cores (Accessed: August 13, 2026)
- https://www.electraic.com/products/electronic-cards (Accessed: August 13, 2026)
- https://defensehere.com/en/electra-ic-highlights-solutions-at-dsa-2026/ (Accessed: August 13, 2026)
- https://defensehere.com/tr/electra-ic-genel-muduru-ates-berna-fpga-tabanli-urun-portfoyumuzu-genislettik/ (Accessed: August 13, 2026)
- https://www.electraic.com/news/national-ip-core-from-electra-ic (Accessed: August 13, 2026)
