BD429A-G is a Device Engineering ARINC 429 line-driver IC. The BD429/DEI0429 family supports the 100 kHz high-speed and 12.5 kHz low-speed data rates described in the manufacturer datasheet. It provides the transmit-side electrical interface; it is not a complete ARINC protocol controller or a line receiver.
Which package and temperature range apply to BD429A-G? DEI's product selector lists the exact BD429A-G in a 16-lead wide-body SOIC, with a -55°C to +85°C operating range and 37.5-ohm output resistance. Do not copy the +125°C rating of the ceramic BD429 or DEI0429 versions onto this plastic-package ordering code.
Can BD429A1-G or another ARINC 429 driver replace it? A similar function or package is not proof of interchangeability. Check the full ordering code, pin assignment, supply and reference requirements, slew-rate components, output behavior and the approved board documentation before accepting a substitution. The system design and application approval remain separate from the component's published characteristics.
For procurement, include BD429A-G and the required quantity in the RFQ. Request photographs of the actual marking and labels, date-code and lot details, lead condition and available traceability or inspection records. State any assembly or application-specific acceptance requirements before shipment; this listing does not certify an offered lot for a particular aircraft or program.
Technical references checked October 24, 2026: Device Engineering BD429/DEI0429 family datasheet DS-MW-00429-01 Rev. G, January 13, 2016, and DEI's ARINC 429 Line Drivers product selector, exact BD429A-G row.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | ARINC 429 line driver |
| Manufacturer | Device Engineering Incorporated |
| Data Rates | 100 kHz high speed / 12.5 kHz low speed (manufacturer terminology) |
| Package | 16-lead wide-body SOIC |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Output Resistance | 37.5 ohms (DEI product selector) |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C to +85°C |
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