TSAT PCMCIA

TSAT- PCMCIA - Timecode Reader/Generator with PCMCIA Interface and GPS Timing

The TSAT-PCMCIA is a timing solution designed to plug into the PCMCIA port on a laptop computer. It attaches easily via a simple cable connection.

The unit performs timing and synchronization functions referenced to an input timecode signal, and provides timing information to the application running on your PC. It synchronizes its on-board clock to the incoming timecode. The clock’s time is also provided as an IRIG-B output. Other features include a “time-tag” TTL input, a programmable “heartbeat” pulse or squarewave output, and a programmable “match” start/stop time output, and it can generate a user-programmable interrupt to your application at the time of any of these events.

The unit can be ordered with an option (-M) to synchronize to a one-pulse-per-second (1PPS) input instead of an incoming timecode. In this case, the initial time is programmed via the PCIbus, and the board begins counting on the next 1PPS pulse.

The TSAT-PCMCIA unit continues to increment time (“freewheel”) in the absence of an input timecode, or, in the unlikely event that satellite signals are lost. When the signal is re-established,the unit resumes synchronization automatically.

A programmable time offset allows for compensation for cable delays.

The TSAT-PCMCIA combines all of the features of the TPRO-PCMCIA, but is equipped with a GPS Receiver/Antenna (which is housed in a common enclosure).

The GPS satellites provide Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) accurate to within one microsecond. They also provide position (longitude, latitude, and elevation).

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