CHAPTER ONE
1-2
bc635VME/bc350VXI Time and Frequency Processor (Rev. E)
Symmetricom Inc
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Provides an output clock synchronized to the selected reference; programmable 1, 5, or
10MHz TTL.
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All modes of operation are supplemented by flywheel operation. For example, if
synchronization source is lost, the TFP will continue to function at the last known reference
rate.
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Generates synchronized IRIG B timecode. Modulated and DC level shift formats are
produced simultaneously. Also generates IRIG H DC level shift.
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Programmable frequency output (periodics) is provided. The output frequency is 10,000,000
/ (n1 * n2). 1<n1<65536 & 1<n2<65536.
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A time coincidence strobe output is provided. Programmable from hours through
milliseconds. This strobe also has an each second mode programmable to milliseconds.
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Five maskable interrupt sources are supported. IRQ levels one through seven are
programmable.
Int. #
Source Of Interrupt
0
External event input has occurred.
1
Periodic output has occurred.
2
Time coincidence strobe has occurred.
3
One second epoch (1PPS output) has occurred.
4
Output data packet is available.
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Time-of-day, hours, minutes, and seconds are displayed on front panel LED's.
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Most inputs and outputs are accessible via the P2 connector.
1.2 PHYSICAL OVERVIEW
The TFP is a B size module (6U X 160 mm). Operation is controlled by a block of thirty-two
D16 registers written and read by the host via the VMEbus (A16 : D16). The TFP is available in
two versions. The bc635VME is intended for use in a VMEbus system with most I/O signals
available on rows A and C of the P2 connector. The bc350VXI is intended for use in a VXIbus
system, and is shipped without a P2 connector. A dip switch is used to select VME or VXI
compatibility. In VMEbus systems the register block can be located on any 64 byte boundary.
In VXIbus systems the register block can be located at any of the 256 logical addresses (A15 and
A14 must be high). The logical address is returned during an interrupt acknowledge cycle.
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