Universal Qualification Test Cards developed by Electronic Design Service (EDS) support avionics qualification testing and test setup development.
These cards simplify the creation of reliable electrical interfaces between avionics equipment and qualification test systems. They allow engineers to quickly configure loopback connections, simulate interface loads, and protect avionics signals during environmental testing programs.
Universal Qualification Test Cards are commonly used as part of avionics qualification support test equipment during aircraft system development and certification testing.
The table below lists available qualification test cards with their part numbers and brief descriptions.
Available Universal Qualification Test Cards
| # | EDS PN | Description | Dimensons | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1012001001R | Avionics Ground Open Discrete Qualification Test Card (for Environmental test) | x=9.000" y=6.000" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 2 | 1012001001R02 | Avionics Ground Open Discrete Qualification Test Card | x=9.000" y=6.000" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 3 | 1012001002R | Avionics Ground Open Discrete Qualification Test Card (High Level EMI and Lightning protection) | x=8.350" y=7.250" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 4 | 1012006001R | Avionics Voltage Open Discrete Qualification Test Card (High Level EMI and Lightning protection) | x=8.350" y=7.250" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 5 | 1012002001R | Avionics Ethernet Qualification Test Card (8 Channels- Circular Quadrax) | x=6.100" y=6.745" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 6 | 1012002003R | Avionics Ethernet Qualification Test Card (6 Channels - Rectangular Quadrax) | x=5.000" y=6.745" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 7 | 1012002003R03 | Avionics Ethernet Qualification Test Card (12 Channels - Rectangular Quadrax) | x=5.000" y=6.745" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 8 | 1012002004R | Avionics Ethernet Qualification Test Card (12 Channels - Rectangular Quadrax/RJ45) - Quadrax to 100BASE TX/1000BASE T RJ45 Configurable | x=5.000" y=7.695" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 9 | 1012002005R | Avionics Ethernet Qualification Test Card (12 Channels - Rectangular Quadrax/RJ45) | x=5.000" y=6.745" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 10 | 1012003001R | Avionics ARINC429/ARINC717 Qualification Test Card (16 x ARINC429 Channels + 2 x ARINC717 BiPhase Channels +2 x ARINC717 Bipolar Channels) | x=9.000" y=6.000" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 11 | 1012003002R | Avionics ARINC429/ARINC717 Qualification Test Card (16 x ARINC429 Channels + 1 x ARINC717 BiPhase Channels +1 x ARINC717 Bipolar Channels + 1 x RS232) (High Level EMI and Lightning protection with connectivity configuration possibility) | x=9.000" y=6.000" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 12 | 1012005001R | Avionics RS422 Qualification Test Card (4 x Full Duplex Channels) | x=5.000" y=6.745" | Avionics Equipment Qualification Testing |
| 13 | 1012008001R | Avionics Discrete/A429- USB, Ethernet, RS232 Adapter Test Card (A429 In x 8; A429 Out x 4; Discrete I/O x8) | x=8.350" y=7.250" | Avionics Equipment Simulation/Qualification Testing |
| 14 | 1012009001R | Avionics Discrete/A717- USB, Ethernet, RS232 Adapter Test Card (A717 In x 1; A717 Out x 1; Discrete I/O x8) | x=8.350" y=7.250" | Avionics Equipment Simulation/Qualification Testing |
| 15 | 1012007001R | Avionics Discrete/RS422/RS232- USB, Ethernet, RS232 Adapter Test Card (RS422 In x 2 (full duplex); RS232 x 2; Discrete I/O x8) | x=8.350" y=7.250" | Avionics Equipment Simulation/Qualification Testing |
| 16 | 2022001001R | RF Attenuator (Four Channels) | x=4.000" y=6.850" | Avionics/General Equipment Qualification Testing, Hardware Verification and Production Testing |
| 17 | 1032003001R | Test Card for ARINC429/ARINC717, Production Testing | x=3.740" y=2.790" | Avionics Equipment Production Testing |
Available Verification and Production Test Equipment
| # | EDS PN | Description | Dimension | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1022002001R | Quadrax Eye Diagram Test Adapter | x=1.255" y=0.850" | Avionics Equipment Verification/Production Testing |
| 2 | 1022004001R | RJ45 Eye Diagram Test Adapter | x=1.255" y=0.850" | Avionics Equipment Verification/Production Testing |
| 3 | 1022003001R | A429 Receiver Parametric Test Adapter | x=3.740" y=2.790" | Avionics Equipment Verification/Production Testing |
| 4 | 1032002001R | Ethernet Production Tester | x=X.000" y=Y.000" | Equipment Production Testing |
Applications in Avionics Qualification Testing
Universal Qualification Test Cards help engineers create flexible and repeatable test setups for avionics qualification programs.
Typical applications include:
Avionics interface signal routing
Electrical load simulation for communication interfaces
Active loopback testing of avionics channels
EMI-protected interface connections
Electrical isolation between test channels
These capabilities allow engineers to simulate realistic aircraft electrical environments during qualification testing.
Supporting Reliable Avionics Test Setups
During avionics qualification testing, engineers must accurately simulate aircraft interface conditions while protecting the equipment under test (EUT). Proper test interfaces help prevent signal distortion, unintended loading, and EMI coupling during environmental testing.
EDS Universal Qualification Test Cards help engineers build stable and repeatable test configurations that improve qualification test reliability and reduce troubleshooting time.
Learn more about our avionics qualification support test equipment, engineering consulting services, and electrical design calculators that support avionics hardware development.