Q. What is the mating connector(s) and cable for DDC’s 1553 board products?

A. The mating connector is Trompeter part number PL75-47. Trompeter, a supplier of both connectors and cable for 1553, may be reached at 818-707-2020. One type of cable that we have used is M17-176-00002.

Q. Is there a breadboarding socket for the Mini-ACE™ and Enhanced Mini-ACE™ 72-lead flatpack package?

A. Yes.There is a socket available, from Azimuth Electronics. The part number is 6224-53-21X. Note that this socket is only applicable for the flatpack (BU-6XXXXFX) package only; it is not applicable for the formed gull lead package (BU-6XXXXGX).

The contact information for Azimuth Electronics is as follows:

2650 El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA, 92672
Tel: 949-492-6481
Fax: 949-492-0744
Web: http://www.azimuth-electronics.com