Model 1626P Multi-Channel Frame Synchronizer

Model 1626P Multi-Channel Frame Synchronizer

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Optional

IRIG A, B & G Time Code Translator for Time & Status stamping.

64MHz PCM Format Simulator for testing and checkout.

Processes up to 4 PCM Streams
Processes PCM bit rates up to 64MHz
Optimized for data recording and post-processing applications
Individually programmable word properties
Minor frame lengths up to 64k words
Variable frame lengths
Programmable serializer extracts embedded data
Auto-double-buffering memory with 512kbyte per stream
2 DMA channels
Direct PCI-bus data access

Overview

The Model 1626P MCFS (PCI Multi-Channel Frame Synchronizer) card contains four PCM Decommutators, optimized for PCM stream quality verification and data processing. Each decommutator contains a powerful minor frame synchronizer
with a 64 bit pattern correlator. The correlator provides programmable pattern, mask, and error tolerance thresholds. Frame synchronization is acquired and maintained with a programmable synchronizer strategy that processes SEARCH, VERIFY, and LOCK states. A programmable watchdog timer returns the decommutator to SEARCH if the input clock is lost. The status of each of the four decommutators can be read over the PCI bus to determine the quality of the input data to each channel. Data, time, and status messages can be stored into a block buffer memory that provides 32-bit messages for each channel. The messages can be single frames, or generated to the length specified in the corresponding record length register. After the channel block buffer is complete the host processor can read flags or use an
interrupt to sense if the data is ready for transfer. The host computer can read any data message directly from the PCI bus, or transfer the record via either of the two DMA channels provided on the PLX interface chip.

Using the optional Time Code Translator, you can stamp IRIG A, B & G time at the start of a frame, resolved to 1 microsecond.

The optional PCM Simulator provides all the capabilities of our Model 500V and Model 470M simulators, plus the ability to run at bit rates up to 64MHz with NRZ-L data.

Technical Specs


FUNCTION
Sources	Up to 4 channels - each accepts NRZ L/S RS-422 or NRZ L/S TTL.
Impedance	RS-422: 120 Ω input impedance, TTL 50Ω input impedance
Bit Rate	Up to 64 Megabits per second
Clock Polarity	Programmable 0� or 180�
Data Polarity	Programmable, with automatic polarity correction
Frame Length	Programmable, 4 to 65536 words

SYNCHRONIZATION
Mainframe Sync	Provides for programmable sync pattern and mask, complement pattern recognition, and variable length frame decommutation. Pattern length up to 64 bits.
Alternate Complement Sync	Synchs to formats where the minor frame sync pattern complements on alternate frames
Complement Frame Sync	Synchs to formats that complement the minor frame sync pattern at a major frame rate
Automatic Polarity Inversion	Input polarity is inverted when two consecutive complemented sync patterns are found
Sync Modes	Fixed, Adaptive, and Burst
Sync Strategy	SEARCH, VERIFY, and LOCK
Sync Error Tolerance	0 to 15 errors, programmable
Sync Slip Window	0, �1, �2, & �3 bits, programmable
Clock Rate Monitor	A delay counter returns the synchronizer to SEARCH if the clock input is lost
PCM WORD DECOMMUTATION
The PCM format is decommutated by using the contents of the WORD PROPERTIES MEMORY (which provides one word for each PCM word and one segment for each channel synchronizer) to decommutate the serial data into words. The memory provides the following information for EACH WORD of the frame.
General	Bits in this word (from 1 to 32); the orientation of the input data, MSB or LSB first; if data is right- or left-justified in the output word.
Serializer Enable	Enables the current word to be serialized to extract embedded data.
Suppress Bit	Setting this bit discards the current word from the output record.
Variable Length Frame	Setting this bit accepts the sync pattern at any position of the current word.
End Of Frame	Setting this flag recycles the frame at the completion of the current word.

OUTPUT
Output Buffer Size	Double buffered 65,536 32-bit words, for each channel. Data may be read directly from the PCI bus or via the DMA channels.
Header	May be inserted at the start of each frame. Header components, Time, Status and Frame number are user selectable.
Time	Time of day in BCD microseconds, as a 64-bit word. If enabled, the time of day will occupy the first two words of a 32-bit output format header.
Minor Frame Counter & Frame Status Word	16 bit sync status and the 16 bit free-running frame count is packed in a 32-bit output word. The status message reflects hardware status at the first word of the frame is left-justified in the resulting 32 bit word.
Output Format	Data only, No ID tags, and all output words are 32 bits
Output Word Formatting & Justification	16 or 32 bit word selection determines output word formation. The 16 bit format can be used when all PCM words are 16 bits or less. The 16 bit word format packs two right- or left-justified 16 bit words into a 32 bit word. In 32-bit format the PCM words will be right or left-justified into a 32 bit word.
Host PCM Status	A status word is available for each PCM frame synchronizer via the PCI bus.
Discrete Status	The LOCK status of each frame synchronizer can be outputted as an RS-422 signal.
Frame Mark	A frame mark can be outputted as an RS-422 signal.
TIME OPTION
The Time Code Translator can be read from the PCI bus, and The PARALLEL TIME word may be included in each PCM frame.
SIMULATOR OPTION
A programmable PCM Simulator is available to allow self tests & frame verification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Format	Standard PCI: 3/4 length single slot
Cooling Requirements	30 Linear FPM
Power Requirements	+5.0 & 3.3VDC @ 600mA max each, �12 VDC @ 20 & 5 mA max respectively
Dimensions	4.20" (10.67cm) H x 7.85" (19.94cm) W x .50" (1.27cm) D
Temperature	Operating 0 to +40�C, non-operating �40 to +86�C
Relative Humidity	Up to 90% non-condensing
Shock	Operating 6G, Non-operating 50G
Vibration	Operating 0.5G, 5 to 2000Hz, Non-Operating 1.2G, 5 to 500Hz
specifications subject to change without notice