FTSU-100D
The FTSU-100D is Time & Frequency Solutions’ advanced network enabled distribution amplifier. The FTSU-100D will accept 1PPS and a reference frequency such as 10MHz from two sources. A second frequency can be synthesised internally. 8 channels of the reference and synthesised frequency and 1PPS are generated. Input reference failure results in hitless switchover. The output frequencies have programmable amplitude and propagation delay compensation. Available in 1U 19” rack mount this unit has hitless switching and very low phase noise outputs.
Features
- Network Enabled Distribution Amplifier
- Low Phase Noise Reference Frequency Outputs
- Fault Alarm Output
- 1U 19″ Rack Mount
- Frequency Synthesiser Option
- Hitless Switching of Reference
- Programmable Amplitude
- Propagation Delay Compensation
- 10 MHz Standard, Other Frequencies Available
The FTSU-100D is a high performance signal distribution amplifier designed for use with Time & Frequency Solutions high precision time and frequency sources. The FTSU-100D is contained in a compact IU rack-mount chassis. The FTSU accepts two sets of inputs, comprising the reference frequency (typically 10MHz) , 1PPS, and status from the source. The FTSU provides automatic changeover should one of the on-line source inputs fail. Manual source select override is available on the front panel, or from the Ethernet interface.
A variety of status indicators are located on the front panel for visual feedback, together with manual controls for source selection The reference frequency outputs are generated from a low phase noise ovenised quartz oscillator (OCXO) that is phase-locked to the reference frequency input. In the event of reference input failure the phase-locked oscillator will continue to provide referenced frequency outputs with a stability of 3X10-9 over temperature. Changeover between references is smooth with no glitch on the output.
A 10/100 baseT Ethernet interface provides full control over the functionality of the system, including reference reflection, output amplitude (on a per channel basis), 1PPS propagation delay (on a per channel basis). User control of the unit is via a built-in Web Browser with user-friendly graphical interface, or via SNMP for system applications.
Applications for the FTSU 100D include secure communications systems, satellite ground stations, digital television broadcasting and any system requiring highly reliable frequency, and pulse rate outputs.
Specifications
Frequency Inputs
| Frequency | 10MHz, +/- 5PPM, Other Frequencies Available Upon Request |
| Amplitude and Impedance | 0.5-1 Vrms. 1 Vrms nominal, 50 Ohms |
| Isolation | Transformer Coupled |
| Number of Inputs | 2 |
| Connector Type | QMA connectors |
1PPS Input
| 1PPS | 2 |
| Input Amplitude | 1-6 Vpp |
| Input Impedance | 50Ohms, nominal |
| Number of Inputs | 2 |
| Connector Type | QMA |
Fault Inputs
| Number of Inputs | 2 |
| Signal Type | TTL |
| Active Level | Link selectable for active high or low |
| Action | Forces on-line changeover when active |
Reference Frequency Outputs
| Frequency | Same as Input, 5MHz or 10 MHz |
| Output Level | +8 to +15dBm, short-circuit proof |
| Number of Outputs | 8 |
| Connector Type | QMA |
| Stability (without input) | 3x10-9, 0 to +60C |
| Harmonic Distortion | -30dBc |
| Cross Talk | -80dBc |
| Spurious | -80dBc |
Network Interface
| Interface Type | 10/100 BaseT |
| Network Protocols | HTTP, SNMPv1, FTP, DHCP |
| Connector Type | RJ45 |
Console Port
| Interface Type | RS232 |
| Parameters | 115200, N, 8, 1 |
| Connector Type | DB9 |
Pulse Outputs
| Number of Outputs | 8 |
| Output Level | 0 V to +2.5 V into 50Ohms 0-5 V open circuit |
| Pulse Width | 20 microseconds |
| Protection | Short-circuit proof |
| Connector Type | QMA |
| Propagation Delay Compensation | 0-1 sec in 1ns steps |
Status Output
| Type | Dry relay form C contacts Ethernet |
| Alarm Function | Summary of all input/output alarms (relay) Individual input and output (Ethernet) |
