
CHAPTER FOUR
Now if we combine the two functions, taking advantage of circuitry found common to both, we
obtain a Time Code Generator/Translator (Figure 4.1.3). Logic functions, which are common,
i.e., those which need not be duplicated are:
•
Operator controls
•
Display
The Power Supply and Chassis are shared.
SERIAL TO PARALLEL
CONVERTER
TIME
ACCUMULATOR
DISPLAY
SCAN TERMS
1PPS
INPUT AMPLIFIER
f
t
SYNC
READ
GEN
FORMATTER
OUTPUT AMPLIFIER
Figure 4.1.3
Typical Time Code Generator/Translator
MINOR TIME
MAJOR TIME
COUNTER
CONTROL
FREQUENCY
GENERATOR
FREQUENCY
DIVIDER
FREQUENCY
DIVIDER
PARALLEL TO SERIAL
CONVERTER
4-4
TM7000 TymMachine TCG/T (Rev D)
Symmetricom, Inc.