The document provides specifications for the Multi-Function Control Display Unit MCDU-538. It is a cost effective video and display solution for navigation, communication and other avionics systems. Key features include a 3.8 inch quarter VGA display with 320x240 resolution and 65 degree viewing angle, a 33 key backlit keypanel, an x86 CPU, and operating temperature range of -40 to 70 degrees Celsius. It has inputs for video, RS-232, RS-422 and expansion options including Ethernet, CRT output and USB ports.

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Data Sheet
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Aug-20-13
Cost effective video and real-time display
solutions that enhance operator usage.
Today’s situational awareness requires display
solutions that provide optimal video interfaces
for navigation, communications, and other
avionics systems.
Multi-Funtion Control
Display Unit; MCDU-538
General Data
Part Number 17000-01
Power Supply 28 V DC @ < 20 Watts
Keypanel 33 customizable backlit keys
Removeable, replaceable keys
Long-life (>10 million actuations),
gold-enclosed dome switches with
26–32 oz actuation force
Computer Baseboard
CPU x86 Pentium/Atom
Storage Media Compact flash memory (as hard disk)
Communication Ports 1 RS-232 and 1 RS-422/RS-485
General 64-key keyboard controller
(programmable)
8-bit I/O control register
Floppy controller
PC-104, PC-104+ connector
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40°C to +70°C (with heater)
Storage Temperature -45°C to +85°C
Environmental and EMI RTCA DO-160D tested
Video
Video Input 1 software selectable input channel
(RS-170, RS-170A, NTSC, or PAL)
Upgradeable to accept up to 6 channels
General 18-bit TTL flat panel video
Electro-Optical
Panel Diagonal 3.8 inches
Video Signal Definition Quarter VGA (QVGA)
Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
Viewing Angle 65º left/right, 35º up, 60º down
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Display Mode 6-bit color (16 k colors)
Expansion Options
General Ethernet
CRT output
PC keyboard or mouse input
USB x 2
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