Pulse Generator permits differing rates for all channels.
Press Release Summary:
Combining properties of pulse generator with digital delay generator, multi-channel Model 575 offers clock-divider functions, allowing user to operate 1 channel at 20 MHz, another at 5 MHz, and another at 50 Hz. Each channel can use internal clock, multiple of internal clock, or 1 of 2 external trigger input connectors. Benchtop generator provides 250 ps resolution and up to 1 ppm accuracy for delay and widths. Rate, selected by period, is set to resolution of 10 ns.
Original Press Release:
Model 575 Digital Delay / Pulse Generator
BNC, Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation of San Rafael, CA, with 47 years in the design, manufacturing and application support of Pulse and Digital Delay Generators, announces a new platform for its growing family of Pulse & Delay Generators...the Model 575 Digital Delay / Pulse Generator.
The latest product combines the properties of a pulse generator with that of a digital delay generator. The Model 575 is a multi-channel pulse generator and digital delay generator in a single bench top instrument. Two instruments can be side-by-side in a single rack mount.
A true pulse generator provides independent control of rate, delay and width with an external trigger. The 575 is the only multi-channel unit to permit differing rates for all the channels. Using new Clock-Divider functions, for example, one is able to operate 1 channel at 20 MHz, another at 5 MHz, and another at 50Hz. There is an option for a separate external trigger input for each channel also, or use the standard configuration (common trigger for all channels).
Pulse generators do not offer fine resolution and accuracy of delays and widths that a digital delay generator does. The 575, on the other hand, provides 250 ps resolution and up to 1 ppm accuracy for delay and widths. Rate, selected by period, is set to a resolution of 10 ns.
Before the Model 575, the market for Digital Delay Generators did not offer separate internal triggering rates for each of the channels. Now each channel can use the internal clock, a multiple of the internal clock (Clock-Divider), or one of two external trigger input connectors. For those that cannot use a common external trigger, this unique 'trigger per channel option' is well suited.
Modular output boards provide a variety of output options also. The growing family of output stages include both TTL and adjustable amplitude, 35V high voltage electrical and LED-optical at either 820nm or 1310nm. For those working only with optical triggering, an optical input is also available. Off-the-shelf transmitter/receiver pairs are used so one can easily match their output to our input and our outputs to their inputs.
The 575 also offers USB and RS-232 programmability standard. An addition communication module includes GPIB and Ethernet. Our standard programming protocols are backwards compatible and Lab-View drivers are already available.
In addition to the on-board storage, end users can use the programming functions to store a 'Setting Profile' of each setup, and import the same setup to any unit at a later time.
As the industry has come to expect, we have loaded many advanced features and application support tools into the product as well. For example, consider Trigger Increment, a means for incrementing delay times after each trigger. In this case, you may select the delay increment and the start and stop points. Another is Illuminated On, a backlight that illuminates on each channel during a pulse condition, and goes dark when the pulse train is stopped. Dual-Gating uses two input signals, electrical or optical, to act as a set of Gate pulses for any selected channels. Using Dual-Gating, you can enable (disable) channels during certain desirable (undesirable) events without an additional instrument to provide gate control. Clock-In functionality gives the user the ability to use a master clock from another device. These clocks may range from 10 MHz to 100 MHz. Learn more at www.berkeleynucleonics.com or www.digitaldelaygenerators.com.
"Our latest design includes features to keep your experimentalists excited. We are proud to introduce the Model 575 and expect it will address demands for years to come," commented Company President David Brown.
About Berkeley Nucleonics
Headquartered in San Rafael, California, and founded in 1963, Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation is an internationally recognized pioneer in the development of precision test and measurement instrumentation and real-time radiation detection, surveillance and measurement equipment.
Technical Contact:
Robert Corsetti x250
Sales & Marketing Director
robert.corsetti@berkeleynucleonics.com
