Advanced FTSU-100D Frequency/ Time Distribution Amplifier0 pages

FTSU-100D
Advanced Frequency/Time Distribution Amplifier

Features
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Network Enabled Distribution
Amplifier

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Frequency & Pulse Inputs/Outputs

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Low Phase Noise Reference
Frequency Outputs

The FTSU-100D is a high performance
signal distribution amplifier designed for use
with Brandywine 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 (typically10MHz) , 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 ovenized quartz oscillator
(OCXO) that is phase-locked to the reference
frequency input. In the event of reference input

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Fault Alarm Output

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1U 19” rack mount

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Frequency Synthesizer Option

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Hitless switching of reference

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Programmable amplitude

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Propagation delay compensation

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.