Brandywine - Mini PCI Express SyncClock Timecode and GPS Reader Generator
- Single-slot 32 bit PCI Express module
- IRIG A, B, NASA 36, 1 PPS sync inputs
- HaveQuick sync input option
- Propagation delay correction
- Zero latency time reads
- Match Time status / interrupt
- IRIG-B time code output (option)
- External Event time tag
- User programmable heartbeat rate interrupt
The Mini PCIe SyncClock32 from Brandywine Communications provides precision time with zero latency to the host computer using one Mini-PCIe slot. An on-board microprocessor automatically synchronizes the clock to reference signal inputs. The reference signal inputs can be 1 PPS, IRIG or NASA time codes and optionally, HaveQuick. The clock can free run and be set by user commands.
The on-board clock accepts an IRIG A, B, or NASA 36 input and accepts user input reference input signal delay information. An IRIG B code generator is available.
The advanced microprocessor on the Mini PCIe SyncClock32 module constantly measures the time error between the on-board clock and the reference input code and adjusts the error measurement for propagation delay. In units with a disciplined TCXO or OCXO the residual error is used in an adaptive gain loop to adjust the frequency of the oscillator for minimum error. If the incoming time code is missing, or corrupted by noise, the on-board clock is updated using the disciplined oscillator. When the input code is again useable the correction loop is smoothly closed.
58 bits of BCD time data are available to the host computer using two zero latency time reads. The time message contains units of microseconds through units of years. A status word is available using an additional read.
The exact time-of-occurrence of random external events may be captured by using the Event Time input. When the event input is sensed the current time is saved in a buffer for later interrogation by the host. The resolution of the time tag is 100 nanoseconds.
Internal or external processes may be automatically initiated or terminated by using the Match Time feature. This feature asserts an output when the clock’s time matches that of the user input start time. The output is terminated under user control or when the pre-programmed stop time is encountered. The resolution of the Match Time comparison is one microsecond.
Three user programmable pulse rates are provided. Two pulse rates, Clock Low and Clock High, are available on the multi-pin connector. The third rate generator provides heartbeat timing to the host. The divider for each of the three rate generators is programmable by the host over the range 2–65,535. The inputs to the rate generators are 3 MHz or 100 Hz for the heartbeat, 3 MHz for Clock High and 100 Hz for Clock Low.
Software packages for Windows, VxWorks and Linux are available. C language samples are supplied with the Mini PCIe SyncClock32.
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Superior field confinement reduces unwanted couplings to nearby devices and transmission modes
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Superior measurement accuracy and repeatability
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Small scrub minimizes damage to aluminum pad
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Typical contact resistance < 0. 05 Ω on Al, <0.02Ω on Au
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Save valuable wafer space and reduce pad parasitics by being able to shrink pad geometries to 25 x 35 µ m (best case)
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- Allan deviation σ(τ) = 2.7×10-11 T-1/2 for long life version and σ(τ) = 8.5×10-12 T-1/2 for high performance version
- Front or Rear access connectors
- 3U high (133mm / 5.24”) — less than 200mm depth, compatible with ETSI and 19” standards
- Accuracy better than ±1×10-12 / ±5×10-13 for high performance version
- 10 MHz low noise direct output
- Programmable 1 / 5 / 10 MHz TTL output
- 10 years warranty on cesium tube (3 years for high performance version)
- Redundant DC power supply inputs
- Remote control and monitoring via RS232 (fully manageable locally and remotely using SyncView Plus management system.
- Ruggedized
- Flight Qualified
- Available with vibration-isolated OCXO or CSAC Oscillator options
- Gigabit Ethernet
- GNSS, SAASM, or M-Code supported
- Designed for GPS denied environments
- Combine up to 12 fail-safe building blocks, dual SPDT, SP4T, SP6T, or transfer switch in a compact 1U footprint
- Front “pluggable” relays facilitate field maintenance
- Embedded web interface provides interactive utility to monitor and control relays from anywhere in the world
- Flexible API supports IVI and Linux development environments minimizing software investment
- LXI Trigger Event implementation provides seamless test synchronization with external devices
- Store up to 128 relay state configurations for quick recall, including an automatic power up state
- Define exclude lists to avoid setting an undesirable configuration
- Relay odometer tracks closures to facilitate preventative maintenance
- 3U or 6U CPCI form factor
- Optional Have Quick synchronization input
- IRIG’s A and B and NASA 36 time code inputs
- 1PPS sync input
- IRIG B output
- 1PPS and time code inputs are redundant
- Single-slot including GPS option
- Zero latency time reads, microseconds through years
- External Event input (optional eight and sixteen inputs)
- Match Time output
- Programmable Heartbeat rate
- Many additional options
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Best price per contact – typically over one million (1,000,000) touchdowns
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RF/Microwave signal is shielded and completely air isolated in the probe body
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Excellent performance in vacuum environments and temperatures as low as 4 K, or as high as 300°C
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Highest impedance control with perfectly-symmetrical, MEMS-machined coplanar contact structure
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Probe on any pad material with minimal damage
- High stability OCXO or rubidium oscillator
- 6 individually buffered outputs
- Low phase noise output buffers
- Digital Clock Automatically Synchronizes with NTP servers over Ethernet Network
- 0.5”, 3.2” or 5” display sizes
- Remote network management
- Time Zone and Daylight Savings support
- Multiple colors
- Optional Network Time Server version with built-in GPS receiver
- Optional built-in IRIG B time code reader
Brandywine Communications
Brandywine Communications Inc. offers superior products to the time and frequency marketplace. Our mission is to provide the finest equipment coupled with excellent before and after sale service. Our staff of dedicated professionals, based in Tustin, CA, represents over 100 years of collective experience in design, manufacturing and sales of precision time and frequency products. Many of our products are made here in the United States, which allows for quick turnarounds and custom design.
Products from Brandywine Communications range from components such as Oven Controlled Oscillators to complete timing systems like the top of the line High Performance Timing System (HPTS).
Several state-of-the-art time and frequency systems are available from Brandywine. The system product line includes single and dual-redundant models, GPS synchronization and a wide range of oscillator choices: TCXO, OCXO, high-stability OCXO and Rubidium types. GPS choices include both C/A code and SAASM models.
Brandywine also is the premier North American distributor of Oscilloquartz, a subsidiary of ADVA Optical Networking. Oscilloquartz is a premier synchronization supplier for telecommunications for wireline and wireless infrastructures throughout the world. This partnership creates a powerhouse of timing and telecommunications that expand Brandywine's services to their customers in the US and Canada.
We supply several major market segments including: Aerospace, US and Municipal governments, telecommunications, US military, power utilities, financial institutions, test ranges, automotive industry, healthcare and schools.
Brandywine Communications, Inc. is certified as a Small Business Organization with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA’s 8(a) Certification Program) and is registered on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website which makes us eligible for all awards or grants specified under this provision.
Contact Details
Brandywine Communications Inc. - Ultra-Precision Time & Frequency
2921 Daimler Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Phone: +1-714-755-1050
Email: support@brandywinecomm.com
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