Microsemi PCI-X 32-Bit Time and Frequency Processor Card

The Microsemi PCI Time and Frequency Processor provides unparalleled precise time and frequency to the host computer and peripheral data acquisition systems. Time is typically acquired from time code signals such as IRIG B. Extensive time code generation and translation are supported. The generator outputs either IRIG A, B, G, E, IEEE 1344, NASA 36, XR3 or 2137 in both amplitude modulated (AM) and DC level shift (DCLS) formats. The translator reads and may be used to discipline the 10 MHz oscillator to either the AM or DCLS format of IRIG A, B, G, E, IEEE 1344, NASA 36, XR3 or 2137 time codes. Event Time Capture provides a means of latching time of an external event. The processor has the ability to generate interrupts on the PCI bus at programmable rates. These interrupts can be used to synchronize applications on the host computer as well as signal specific events.