Technical Specifications

• Timebase:
  • Timebase Frequency: 10 MHz internal, with an external timebase option
  • Resolution: 1 ns (nanosecond) resolution for timing and synchronization operations
• Synchronization:
  • Sync Out: Multiple synchronization outputs for distributing timing signals
  • Sync In: Multiple synchronization inputs for receiving external timing signals
• Clock Generation:
  • Clock Outputs: Provides multiple clock outputs with programmable frequencies
  • Clock Inputs: Accepts multiple clock inputs for flexible timing configurations
• Timing Resolution:
  • Trigger Resolution: 1 ns
  • Delay Resolution: 1 ns
• Connectivity:
  • Front Panel Connectors: Includes a variety of connectors for synchronization and clock signals
  • PXIe Interface: PXIe interface for integration with other PXIe modules and systems
• Software Support:
  • Compatible with NI LabVIEW and other National Instruments software for programming and control
  • Includes drivers and APIs for integration into custom applications
• Power Requirements:
  • Voltage: 3.3 V and 5 V (provided through the PXIe backplane)

Functional Features

• High-Precision Timing:
  • Offers nanosecond-level precision for timing and synchronization, making it suitable for applications requiring high accuracy.
• Flexible Synchronization:
  • Provides multiple synchronization inputs and outputs, enabling precise coordination of multiple instruments and systems.
• Clock Generation and Distribution:
  • Capable of generating and distributing multiple clock signals with programmable frequencies, supporting complex timing needs.
• External Timebase Integration:
  • Allows for integration with an external timebase, offering flexibility in systems requiring precise synchronization with external references.
• Software Integration:
  • Fully supported by NI LabVIEW and other National Instruments software, enabling easy integration into test and measurement systems.

Application Scenarios

• High-Speed Data Acquisition:
  • Essential for applications that require precise timing and synchronization of high-speed data acquisition systems.
• Automated Testing:
  • Used in automated test systems to synchronize multiple instruments and manage complex testing scenarios with high accuracy.
• Communication Systems:
  • Supports synchronization and timing in communication systems, ensuring accurate data transmission and reception.
• Embedded Systems:
  • Integrates into embedded systems requiring precise timing and synchronization for real-time operations.
• Research and Development:
  • Useful in R&D environments where accurate timing and synchronization are critical for experiments and prototype testing.
• Distributed Systems:
  • Facilitates synchronization across distributed systems, ensuring coherent operation across multiple devices and modules.