PCIEX-SyncClock

PCI Express Timecode and GPS Reader Generator

The PCI-Express time code reference timing card with standard options such as IRIG B and optional GPS receiver provides an extremely accurate time source to the PCI-Express bus. This syncclock acts as a time code reader and/or time code generator that is synchronised to an external source of time such as IRIG B, IRIG A, IRIG G, NASA36 or Have Quick Time Code. An optional on-board GPS receiver allows another source of synchronisation.

The PCI Express card uses its time source to generate time from an internal disciplined oscillator, that can be accessed across the PCI-Express bus through a set of zero latency time registers. Time synchronisation can be achieved by simply reading the time registers, using this PCI card to generate periodic interrupts, or the PCI-Express can latch the time of an external event.

The PCI-Express card is the newest member to Time & Frequency Solutions’ bus level family of timing cards and is quickly becoming one of the most used PCI cards, replacing its older counterparts.

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PCIe SyncClock32 with IEEE 1344 In and Out

Model #PCIe 1344 IN/OUT

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PCIe SyncClock32 with IRIG B Output

Model #PCIe Sync+BOUT

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PCIe SyncClock32 with IEEE 1344 In and a Disciplined TCXO Oscillator Option

Model #PCIe-1344UTCIN-TCXO

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PCIe SyncClock32 IRIG B Output, OCXO Oscillator Option, and GPS Bracket

Model #PCI-e-BOUT-GT-DOSC-GPSB

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PCIe SyncClock32 with DC RS-422 Input, and IRIG B Output

Model #PCIe-DCINRS422J3-BOUT

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PCIe SyncClock32 with Disciplined TCXO Option and IRIG G Input

Model #PCIe-DTCXO-IRIG G IN

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PCIe SyncClock32, Low Profile Version, ROHS Certified

Model #PCieLP-SYNC

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PCIe SyncClock32 with 1PPS Input

Model #PCIEX-1PPSINJ2

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PCIe SyncClock32

Model #PCIEX-SYNCCLOCK32

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PCIe SyncClock32, Low Profile

Model #PCIEX-SYNCCLOCK32-L

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PCIe SyncClock32, ROHS Certified

Model #PCI-EX-SYNCCLOCK32-ROHS

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Variations

Model NumberDescriptionOscillator TypeInterface BusForm FactorPower TypeOutput FormatInput Format
PCIe 1344 IN/OUTPCIe SyncClock32 with IEEE 1344 In and OutTCXOPCI ExpressFull HeightBus PowerIEEE 1344IEEE 1344, IRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCIe Sync+BOUTPCIe SyncClock32 with IRIG B OutputTCXOPCI ExpressFull HeightBus PowerIRIG BIRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCIe-1344UTCIN-TCXOPCIe SyncClock32 with IEEE 1344 In and a Disciplined TCXO Oscillator OptionDisciplined TCXOPCI ExpressFull HeightBus PowerIEEE 1344IEEE 1344, IRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCI-e-BOUT-GT-DOSC-GPSBPCIe SyncClock32 IRIG B Output, OCXO Oscillator Option, and GPS BracketOCXOPCI ExpressFull HeightBus PowerIRIG BGPS, IRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCIe-DCINRS422J3-BOUTPCIe SyncClock32 with DC RS-422 Input, and IRIG B OutputTCXOPCI ExpressFull HeightBus PowerIRIG BRS422, IRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCIe-DTCXO-IRIG G INPCIe SyncClock32 with Disciplined TCXO Option and IRIG G InputDisciplined TCXOPCI ExpressFull HeightBus PowerIRIG BIRIG A, IRIG B, IRIG G, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCieLP-SYNCPCIe SyncClock32, Low Profile Version, ROHS CertifiedTCXOPCI ExpressLow ProfileBus PowerIRIG BIRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCIEX-1PPSINJ2PCIe SyncClock32 with 1PPS InputTCXOPCI ExpressFull HeightBus PowerIRIG B1PPS IRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCIEX-SYNCCLOCK32PCIe SyncClock32TCXOPCI ExpressFull HeightBus PowerIRIG BIRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCIEX-SYNCCLOCK32-LPCIe SyncClock32, Low ProfileTCXOPCI ExpressLow ProfileBus PowerIRIG BIRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)
PCI-EX-SYNCCLOCK32-ROHSPCIe SyncClock32, ROHS CertifiedTCXOPCI ExpressFull HeightBus PowerIRIG BIRIG A, IRIG B, NASA 36 (1KHz Carrier)

Features

• Single-slot 32 bit PCI Express module
• IRIG A, B, NASA 36, 1 PPS sync inputs
• GPS sync option (maintains single-slot)
• HaveQuick sync input option
• Propagation delay correction
• Zero latency time reads
• Match Time output
• IRIG-B time code output (option)
• External Event time tags
• Three user programmable rates
• Supports Windows 8 & 10
• Digitally Signed WHQL Driver

The PCI-Express from Time & Frequency Solutions provides precision time with zero latency to the host computer over the PCI bus. An on-board microprocessor automatically synchronises the clock to reference signal inputs. The reference signal inputs can be 1 PPS, IRIG or NASA time codes and optionally, GPS or HaveQuick. The clock can free run and be set by commands from the host over the PCI Express bus.

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 PCI-Express 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.

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