Technical Specifications:

• Timekeeping:
  • Timebase: 10 MHz reference clock
  • Time Resolution: 1 ns
• Synchronization:
  • PPS (Pulse Per Second) Output: Provides precise timing pulses with sub-nanosecond accuracy.
  • Sync and Trigger Inputs/Outputs: Multiple inputs and outputs for synchronization and triggering.
  • Sync Pulse Accuracy: ±10 ns
• Clock Sources:
  • Internal Clock: 10 MHz internal timebase
  • External Clock: Can use an external 10 MHz reference clock
  • Frequency Stability: ±2 ppm (parts per million)
• Connectors:
  • Timing and Sync: Multiple connectors including BNC and SMA for timing and synchronization signals.
  • External Clock Input: 10 MHz external clock input via BNC connector.
• Operating Temperature:
  • Temperature Range: 0°C to 55°C
• Storage Temperature:
  • Storage Range: -40°C to 70°C
• Relative Humidity:
  • Humidity Range: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Functional Features:

• High-Precision Timing: Provides accurate timing with a resolution of 1 nanosecond, suitable for applications requiring precise time measurement.
• Synchronization Capabilities: Offers multiple synchronization and triggering options to coordinate timing across different PXI modules or external devices.
• Clock Sources: Supports both internal and external clock sources, allowing flexibility in timekeeping and synchronization.
• PPS Output: Generates Pulse Per Second signals with high accuracy for time synchronization applications.

Application Scenarios:

• Automated Test Systems: Ideal for systems requiring precise timing and synchronization to ensure accurate test measurements and data acquisition.
• Real-Time Data Acquisition: Useful in applications where high-resolution timing and synchronization are crucial, such as in real-time data processing and control systems.
• Synchronization of Multiple Devices: Essential for synchronizing multiple PXI modules or external devices in complex test setups.
• Timekeeping in Critical Systems: Employed in systems where accurate timekeeping is necessary for operational integrity, such as in communication or aerospace testing.

Additional Considerations:

• Driver and Software Integration: Integrates with National Instruments’ software and drivers, such as NI LabVIEW and NI MAX, for configuration and control.
• Connector and Wiring: Includes various connectors for timing and synchronization signals. Proper wiring and signal conditioning may be necessary to ensure accurate operation and minimize signal interference.