Time Reference
An absolute measure of time.
See Also: Time, Timers, Time Interval, GPS Time, Time Code, Time Domain, Time Standards, Timing, Frequency Synthesizers, Time & Frequency, Clocks
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Timing Modules
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Quartzlock provides Timing Modules for network timing, reference disciplining to various input references such as 1PPS, GPS receiver and Frequency References.
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Conventional Panel-mounted Type Power Amplifier Control Unit
PAT01
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PAT01 is a power amplifier control unit that controls timing output and reference signal test source for power amplifier.
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GPS Time and Frequency Standards
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Our range of GPS disciplined Rubidium Oscillator, OCXO and TCXO, low cost and stable, time and frequency references in a variety of rack mount and desktop sizes to suit all applications. For a technical discussion of GPS go here or select a link below for product information.
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Low Cost Microwave Wideband APD Preamp Receivers
MR11 (40KHz~18GHz)
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Hangzhou Huatai Optic Tech. Co., Ltd.
MR11 series microwave wideband optical receiver, adopts high Sensitivity APD diode and Low Noise Preamplifier IC, within bandwidth of 40KHz~18GHz, they are featured with excellent linearity, high responsibility and superior flatness of the RF response in both, power and phase. They provide an outstanding linearity fiber optical communication for analogue wideband microwave application. Due to avoidance of using expensive coaxial cable or wave-guide, there will be no limitation in transmission distance, which improves the signal quality and reliability of the microwave communication. They can be widely applied in microwave communication system such as remote wireless, timing and reference signal distribution, telemetry, measurement and delay line etc as well as 10Gb/s high speed communication system.
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Digitizer
742 Family
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The 742 is the Switched Capacitor Digitizer family, based on the DRS4 chip by PSI, with the highest sampling frequency (5GS/s) and channel density. It can record very fast signals from scintillators coupled to PMTs, Silicon Photomultipliers, APD, Diamond detectors and others, and save them with high efficiency and precision for advanced timing analysis. The 742 family has an additional channel (two channels in case of VME boards) which can be used as time reference for time of fight measurements. The resolution of this kind of measurements can reach up to 50 ps.
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PTP Toolbox
OSA 5410/11
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The OSA 5410 Series is a family of compact and cost-effective synchronization distribution and assurance devices that bring the power of Syncjack™ to any network. Following a toolbox approach, the family members of the OSA 5410 Series can be utilized in a variety of network synchronization applications including IEEE 1588v2 Access Grandmaster, Boundary and Slave Clock, GNSS receiver and Primary Reference Time Clock (PRTC), synchronization signal conversion and sync probe applications.
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NTSC Test Signal Generators
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Provides an economical means for generating the most common SD analog composite video reference timing signals required to operate various SD analog composite video switchers, effects generators, VTRs/VCRs, cameras, video edit controllers, and other professional video equipment.
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PCI Express Timecode and GPS Reader Generator
PCIEX-SyncClock
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The PCI-Express time code reference timing card with standard options such as IRIG B and optional GPS receiver provides an extremely accurate time source to the PCI-Express bus.
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Low Cost Microwave Wideband PIN Preamp Receivers
MR21 (40KHz~18GHz)
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Hangzhou Huatai Optic Tech. Co., Ltd.
MR21 series microwave wideband optical receiver, adopts High linear PIN diode and Low noise pre-amplifier IC, within bandwidth of 40KHz~18GHz, they are featured with excellent linearity, high responsibility and superior flatness of the RF response in both, power and phase. They provide an outstanding linearity fiber optical communication for analogue wideband microwave application. Due to avoidance of using expensive coaxial cable or wave guide, there will be no limitation in transmission distance, which improves the signal quality and reliability of the microwave communication. They can be widely applied in microwave communication system such as remote wireless, timing and reference signal distribution, telemetry, measurement and delay line etc as well as 10Gb/s and 18Gb/s high speed communication system.
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3207a GPS/GNS Frequency and Time Reference
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Precise Time and Frequency, Inc.
The ptf 3207A GlobalTyme2 GNS Receiver introduces a new level of advanced capability from a second generation, based on the highly successful ptf 3203A and ptf 3204A GlobalTyme receivers.The unit is both a frequency standard and a time standard and has been used as a precision frequency reference with low phase noise, in satellite communications applications around the world.
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Rubidium Instruments
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Our range of atomic / rubidium disciplined time and frequency standards in a variety of enclosures and sizes to suit all appliations. These acurate time and frequency references are used in telecoms, aviation, nautical and precision test and measurement enviroments.
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1211a Optical Receiver/Distribution
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Precise Time and Frequency, Inc.
To complement the range of high quality frequency and timing references, Precise Time and Frequency, LLC. has now introduced a new Optical Time Code Receiver, with Auto Switching, a full complement of time code outputs, and Ethernet/RS232 remote monitoring/control interface.In addition to the auto switching capability, the new ptf 1211A delivers up to thirty six channels of Time Code outputs, including re-transmission of the optical input. The unit can accept a pair of inputs (usually from separate primary and backup sources), and provides monitoring of both the inputs and outputs for signal integrity.If the primary input fails, the unit will automatically switch to the backup input and indicate a primary signal fault.Full remote monitoring and control via RS232 and Ethernet interfaces includes telnet, http (web browser), and SNMP protocols.
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Quantum & Metrology Instruments
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Beyond quantum sensors, Exail’s photonics solutions enable real applications in other quantum technology fields. They also enable precise control and transmission of the frequency, phase and amplitude of a laser light through fibered telecommunication links, for metrology applications. The true and deep understanding of Exail teams for the fundamental physics behind its technology explains the absolute quality of its time & frequency reference products.
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3207a GPS/GNS Frequency and Time Reference
GlobalTyme2
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Precise Time and Frequency, Inc.
The ptf 3207A GlobalTyme2 GNS Receiver introduces a new level of advanced capability from a second generation, based on the highly successful ptf 3203A and ptf 3204A GlobalTyme receivers.The unit is both a frequency standard and a time standard and has been used as a precision frequency reference with low phase noise, in satellite communications applications around the world.
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PCI Express A/d Board
AD14-500x4-IRIG
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The AD14-500x4-IRIG is a high performance wideband 4-channel 14-bit data single PCIe Gen3 board, that can continuously digitize four wideband signals, with four high linearity A/Ds. A second board version AD14-500x4-K7US-IRIG-B has all of the above features and can additionally be synchronized with stability of better than +/- 100 picoseconds with respect to an IRIG-B 1PPS signal and global time codes from a satellite receiver or local site time reference, allowing simultaneous synchronized acquisition of data at multiple locations anywhere in the world.
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SparkFun GNSS Timing Breakout
ZED-F9T (Qwiic)
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The SparkFun GNSS Timing Breakout offers a unique entry into SparkFun's geospatial catalog featuring the ZED-F9T GNSS receiver from u-blox. The ZED-F9T provides up to five nanosecond timing accuracy under clear skies with no external GNSS correction making it perfect for applications where timing accuracy is imperative. Need an extremely accurate time reference to maximize the efficiency of your IoT network of 5G devices? The ZED-F9T GNSS Timing Breakout could be the perfect solution.
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Personal Gamma Radiation Dosimeter
EcotestCARD
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The radiation monitoring badge EcotestCARD allows storing dose accumulation history with real time reference in the non-volatile memory, and communicating it to the computer. If the programmed threshold levels of gamma dose or its rate are exceeded, light and audio alarms are actuated.
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MuClock
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Our Muclock is the only commercially available time & frequency reference based on quantum manipulation of laser cooled atoms in the world. This unique solution is the result of more than 15 years of experience acquired by our academic partner, LNE-SYRTE, one of the major international experts in the field of time standards.
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PCI Express Receiver Board
AD12-2000-IRIGB
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The AD12-2000-IRIGB is a high performance wideband 0.3-1.8GHz PCIe-bus receiver on a single PCIe Gen3 board, that can continuously digitize a wide portion of the RF spectrum, with a 3.6GSPS 12-bit A/D that can be synchronized with stability of better than +/- 100 picoseconds with respect to an IRIG-B 1PPS signal and global time codes from a satellite receiver or local site time reference. Designed for demanding military, scientific, industrial, communications, safety and electrical power utility applications, the AD12-2000-IRIGB has 60dB of gain adjust range (manual and AGC with programmable loop bandwidth), a wideband noise figure of 9dB, +11dBm 1dB compression point, and 2dB peak-to-peak ripple over the 300MHz to 1.6GB frequency spectrum.
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GPS Time Synchronization Unit
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Signals & Systems India Private Limited
GPS Time Server – GPS-DRM-1010 is a compact DIN rail mountable unit that synchronizes and maintains the timing and frequency requirement of power and process industry equipment using a signal obtained from different external sources such as GPS and GLONASS. It provides nanosecond accuracy when external time references are not available. It has a storage facility to store the system log file. It delivers NTP, SNTP, IRIG-B, PFC-Pulse, RS232 & RS485 outputs. The system enables configuration and monitoring through a Web-based application.
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Rubidium Oscillators
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Our range of atomic / rubidium disciplined time and frequency standards in a variety of enclosures and sizes to suit all appliations. These acurate time and frequency references are used in telecoms, aviation, nautical and precision test and measurement enviroments.
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Digital to Analog Converter
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20-bit digital-to-analog (D/A) converter offering 20-bit monotonic performance over the specified temperature range. It utilizes delta-sigma technology to achieve inherently linear performance in a small package at very low power. The resolution of the device can be programmed to 20 bits for Full-Scale, settling to 0.003% within 15ms typical, or 16 bits for Full-Scale, settling to 0.012% within 2ms max. The output range is two times the external reference voltage. On-chip calibration circuitry dramatically reduces low offset and gain errors.
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Low Cost Microwave Wideband Electro-absorption DFB Transmitter
MT62 (40KHz~33GHz)
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Hangzhou Huatai Optic Tech. Co., Ltd.
MT62 series microwave DML optical transmitter, are able to transmit 33G microwave RF signal with long distance, wide bandwidth, and flat responsibility. They provide an outstanding linearity fiber optical communication for analogue and digital wideband microwave application. Due to avoidance of using expensive coaxial cable or wave guide, there will be no limitation in transmission distance, which improves the signal quality and reliability of the microwave communication. They can be widely applied in microwave communication system such as remote wireless; timing and reference signal distribution, telemetry, measurement and delay line etc as well as 10Gb/s and 60Gb/s high speed communication system.
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Rugged GPS Time & Frequency Reference
VersaSync
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VersaSync is a high-performance GPS master clock and network time server that delivers accurate, software-configurable time and frequency signals in harsh environments, including GPS-denied areas. Now with M-Code!
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Time Code Generators
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Masterclock's time code generators provide a source of very stable time code and accurate time and date information. The GPS500 extracts timing reference from GPS satellite signals and generate time code synchronized to within less than 10 microseconds of UTC (Universal Coordinated Time). It can output IRIG-B with and without IEEE 1344 date encoding, SMPTE/EBU, NMEA 0183, Kinemetrics/Truetime, and 1PPS.
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Intelligent Reference
TM-4D
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The Intelligent Reference/TM-4D™ breaks new ground for time and frequency references. For the first time, it is possible to generate and distribute both analog and digital signals to multiple instruments and locations with just one product that fits in a single rack space. The TM-4D is three instruments in one: an Intelligent Reference/TM-4™ precise time and frequency reference, a digital signal distribution amplifier and an analog distribution amplifier. And it eliminates the need for multiple boxes.
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Intelligent Time Reference
TM-4™and TM-4/OEM™
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The Intelligent Reference/TM-4™ and TM4/OEM™ are multi- purpose, GPS disciplined timing signal generators and frequency references in economical off-the-shelf and custom configurations. Intended for use in a wide variety of timing, synchronization and frequency reference applications, they are based on the most advanced architecture Spectrum has ever offered, and include the most popular features of Spectrum's core platform for current timing products.
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Blackburst & Sync Generators
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provides an economical means for generating the most common SD analog composite video reference timing signals required to operate various SD analog composite video switchers, effects generators, VTRs/VCRs, cameras, video edit controllers, and other professional video equipment.
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Microwave Wideband APD-TIA Receivers
MR12 (40KHz~18GHz)
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Hangzhou Huatai Optic Tech. Co., Ltd.
MR12 series microwave wideband optical receiver, adopts high Sensitivity APD diode and limiting amplifier, within bandwidth of 40KHz~18GHz, they are featured with excellent linearity, high responsibility and superior flatness of the RF response in both, power and phase. They provide an outstanding linearity fiber optical communication for analogue wideband microwave application. Due to avoidance of using expensive coaxial cable or wave-guide, there will be no limitation in transmission distance, which improves the signal quality and reliability of the microwave communication. They can be widely applied in microwave communication system such as remote wireless, timing and reference signal distribution, telemetry, measurement and delay line etc as well as 10Gb/s high speed communication system.
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Frequency Reference
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Quartzlock time and frequency standards offer a complete range of cost effective and low noise in both atomic controlled (rubidium oscillator) and GPS controlled (off-air) time and frequency reference, calibrators and standards. These acurate time and frequency references are used in telecoms, aviation, nautical and precision test and measurement enviroments.
