Avionics
Shadin Avionics Intros Newest Digita/Analog Radar Altimeter Converter
The company says its latest DARALT converter is a 'future-proof" solution
Shadin Avionics New DARALT digital to analog radar altimeter converter
Shadin Avionics introduced the latest member of its DARALT series of radar altimeter converters, which the manufacturer says will permit the installation of new radar altimeter systems on any aircraft. © Shaidin Avionics

Aircraft electronics manufacturer Shadin Avionics has introduced the latest version in its DARALT series of radar altimeter converters. According to the Minnesota-based manufacturer, its “future-proof” converters allow for the installation of new radar altimeters in any aircraft, enabling the use of 5G-resistant altimeters in those with non-digital interfaces.

The DARALT series—which is fully compliant with ARINC 552A standard and certified to DO-178C design assurance level B—enables the interface to communicate with any legacy analog indicators and equipment that might remain after a radar altimeter upgrade. It uses digital-to-analog technology that not only retains the original analog signal accuracy but provides better resolution resulting from new radio altimeters.