Cracking Eggs with Hammers?
Still Cracking Eggs with $40,000 Hammers?
Save thousands of dollars with Mini Modular Instruments.
Every engineer has had to use expensive instrumentation to perform simple functions. Have you ever:
- Used a $40,000 pattern generator just to duplicate a clock or data stream?
- Used a $20,000 function generator or pulse generator just to translate logic levels?
- Used a $15,000 pattern generator channel just to divide a clock?
- Used a $6,000 pulse generator just to drive a 50 Ω load?
- Tied up a $40,000 frequency synthesizer just to make a simple clock signal?
While these approaches work, they waste time and money, and they tie up your expensive equipment. Mini Modular Instruments from Pulse Research Lab provide just the functionality you need, at prices you can afford:
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Data Stream Duplication:Have you ever used a $40,000 pattern generator just to make two copies of the same data stream? PRL fanout buffers copy a single digital clock or data input to 2, 4, or 10 buffered, line-driver outputs. Multiple units can be cascaded for greater fanout, and selected models run up to 4 GHz. All common logic families are supported. |
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A complete list of models is available on Fanout Buffers page. Or, contact sales@pulseresearchlab.com for application assistance. |
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Logic Translation:Have you ever used a $20,000 pulse generator just to translate ECL data into LVPECL or LVDS? PRL logic level translators will translate Clock and Data signals to and from TTL/CMOS, ECL, PECL, LVPECL, LVDS, RS-422, 124 Ohm ECL, CML, NIM, etc., at up to 2 GHz. All outputs are line drivers that can drive long coaxial cables.
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Popular models include:
A complete list of models is available on Logic Level Translators page. Or, contact sales@pulseresearchlab.com for application assistance. |
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Frequency Dividers:Have you ever used a $15,000 pattern generator channel just to divide a clock frequency by 2? PRL Frequency Dividers will divide clock signals from DC to 12 GHz by ratios from f/2 to f/4096, including non-binary ratios. Multiple units can be cascaded for division ratios into the billions. Signal inputs are compatible with square waves, sinewaves, and small signals (10 mV). Outputs are compatible with common logic families (TTL, NECL, PECL, etc) or AC-coupled inputs. |
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Popular models include:
A complete list of models is available on Frequency Dividers page. Or, contact sales@pulseresearchlab.com for application assistance. |
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Line Drivers:Have you ever used a $6,000 pulse generator just to drive a 50 Ω load? PRL Line Drivers will receive weak signals and drive long cables into unterminated or 50 Ω loads. Use differential line drivers for longer distances and/or noisy environments. TTL models toggle up to 135 MHz or drive up to 100' of RG58C/U. ECL models toggle up to 3.5 GHz or drive up to 200' of differential coax.
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Popular models include:
A complete list of models is available on Line Drivers page. Or, contact sales@pulseresearchlab.com for application assistance. |
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Clock Sources:Have you ever used a $50,000 frequency synthesizer just to make a simple clock signal? PRL Clock Sources can create fixed or variable clock signals with high precision and stability (< 100 ppm/30 minutes, typ) at up to 4 GHz. All models have line driver outputs and most have more than one phase of output.
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Popular models include:
Please contact sales@pulseresearchlab.com for application assistance. |
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