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Atropos is an XMC I/O module with precision, low-noise clock generation and distribution for data acquisition and communications timing applications. The module has four output clocks and four output triggers as well as a clock/reference input and a trigger input. Multiple Atropos cards can be cascaded to synthesize dozens of phase-synchronous, ultra-low-jitter clocks and triggers within RADAR, beam steering and MIMO applications.
In the sample clock generation mode, the Atropos can generate clocks from 74.06 to 3080 MHz. All clock outputs may be referenced to an on-card 280 ppb temperature-compensated oscillator, or an external clock input. In distribution mode, a supplied clock and trigger are buffered and distributed 1:4. The PLL circuit is fully programmable, providing excellent accuracy over a wide frequency range.
Example code is provided that supports control of all Atropos features. Software tools for host development include C++ libraries and drivers for Windows and Linux.
Technical Features:
• Clock generation and distribution
• Four single-ended clock outputs
• Four programmable trigger outputs, guaranteed synchronous to sample clock
• External clock/reference input
• Low noise: 91 fs RMS jitter -162.5 dBc/Hz noise floor (fc=245.76 MHz)
• Programmable 74.06 to 3080 MHz range
• On-board 10 MHz, 250 ppb oscillator or external frequency reference
• Supports J16 triggers and local bus
• External trigger input
• XMC Module (75×150 mm)
• PCI Express (VITA 42.3)
Applications
• Sample clock generation for high speed data acquisition applications
• Synchronization for large channel count, distributed systems
• Precision timing generation
About Innovative Integration
Innovative Integration is a subsidiary of Interconnect Systems, Inc. (www.isipkg.com). Innovative Integration is a data acquisition company that provides rugged and COTS high speed, real-time recording systems, embedded boards, for DSP software radio and digital & analog interfaces utilizing Xilinx FPGA s for XMC, PMC, cPCI, PCIe, VME, & VPX. Innovative Integration is a registered trademark of Interconnect Systems, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.